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]

[Applause] [Music] [Applause] When I was a kid, I used to watch my mom getting ready to go out with her friends for the night. She would spritz herself with perfume, curl her asymmetrically cut hair. She'd spritz on perfume, put on her makeup, grab grab her pumps and her doornocker earrings because this was the late 80s and early 90s.So, I would be transfixed. It was like watching a magic trick. This person would go from being my mommy to being this beautiful and powerful being.I remember one night when my ...