As I sit back and consider what to do with my spare time, the answers seem clearer than they've ever been. It's not about the hustle, the need to earn money, or to tick off the boxes of my basic Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, like working out and eating nutritious foods. Those things are necessary, of course, but when those basics are covered, I'm drawn to two things: learning and having fun.
Learning is something I find intrinsically satisfying. It broadens my horizons, makes me more capable, opens doors to new opportunities. It's not just a way to pass time; it's a means to grow and to evolve.
Recently, I've been intrigued by the no code movement. I see an exciting world there, a frontier yet to be fully explored. The idea of building mini apps and simple widgets is alluring. It's not just about the creation but also the possibility of crafting tools that compound efficiency in unexpected areas.
Then there's the other side of the coin—fun. Play is as essential to my life as work, if not more. Games, wandering, aimless activities that serve no purpose other than joy. That might not seem productive in the traditional sense, but I believe in a different kind of productivity—one that generates a more joyful future. A life filled with laughter, spontaneity, and the kind of unpredictable pleasure that only comes from embracing the unknown.
In the past, I've written about how true productivity leads to a more fulfilling future (True Productivity Generates A More Partyful World). I'm talking about parties here, the fun kind of course! Even if it's a party with just one or two guests (you and a friend), I believe fun experiences are vital. After all, aren't we living to feel alive? To soak in the good times and share the laughter?
So, when I consider my free time, it seems to me that it is meant for two things: learning and having fun, sometimes even combining the two. That's my simple formula, and I think it serves me well.