Finding Your Purpose with Lifelong Learning | Aaron Yao | TEDxYouth@MageeSecondary

Core Concept - Lifelong learning is defined as the freedom to learn anything to fulfill personal wants or needs without external expectations [5] - The purpose of lifelong learning is to achieve self-actualization, which is a combination of happiness and fulfillment [6] - Lifelong learning helps individuals discover their purpose by learning about themselves and what makes them self-actualized [7] Benefits of Lifelong Learning - Pursuing lifelong learning leads to discovering things that bring happiness and fulfillment [7][11] - Continuous learning enables a better understanding of oneself [10] - Lifelong learning encourages individuals to disassociate from negative feelings associated with forced learning [4] Practical Application - The industry suggests individuals reflect on when they last learned something purely for the sake of learning [2] - The industry encourages continuous study and learning to find fulfillment and happiness [11][12] - Personal example: Learning Japanese brings joy and fulfillment through cultural understanding [8][9]