Collecting experiences

The seeds we plant

We live in a world obsessed with outcomes. Every action, every move, seems to need a clear purpose. But what if the most valuable things we collect aren’t part of some grand plan?

Think of experiences like seeds. When you plant them, you don’t always know what they’ll grow into. Some might become tall trees that provide shade for years, while others might remain small, unseen, but still nourishing the soil around them. The point is that not every seed needs a guaranteed payoff, nor does every experience need a predetermined use.

Maybe that random conversation you had at a coffee shop or the new hobby you picked up on a whim won’t lead to an obvious outcome. Not immediately, at least. But over time, you realize they’ve quietly shaped your perspective, skills, and ability to connect dots others don’t see.

Collect experiences. Not with the pressure of knowing what they’ll become but with the understanding that they’ll all fit together eventually. Your brain is a pattern-matching machine. It doesn’t need a map of where it’s going. It just needs raw materials, and those come from the most unexpected places.

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