What is better in life for fulfillment, having experiences or learning things?

[hardboiledink]

Taking vacations or learning an instrument, skill, or otherwise? That type of thing. What is more fulfilling for happiness having experiences with exploring places with people, or learning things. Of course there's overlap.

Would you rather just see the sights on vacation, or learn about why those sights exist? etc

[Oliverlogan263]

That's a good question man. I think ideally you want a mix of both experiences and learning in life. But if I had to choose one, I'd probably say experiences are slightly better for fulfillment.

Having cool memories and stories from traveling places or trying new things just sticks with you more than just reading about stuff, in my opinion. Like being able to actually see Machu Picchu or swim with dolphins is way more dope than learning facts about them, you know?

Hands-on experiences are what make life feel meaningful and give you stuff to look back on. Learning new skills is awesome too, don't get me wrong. But if I had to pick one over the other, I think doing stuff with friends and making memories together would make me happier long-term.

It's also way more fun in the moment too, like learning an instrument is boring work sometimes compared to a road trip or weekend camping with the crew. Experiences bond people together and create inside jokes too.

So yeah, if I really had to choose, I'd go for prioritizing doing cool new activities and seeing interesting places over straight up learning. Nothing against it, but experiences are where the joy is really at in life for me.

[hardboiledink]

Yeah vacations and doing things is best!

[exitseven]

I spent a week taking a firearms course. It was interesting and I learned a lot. I sort of have a different opinion of gun ownership. I guess it was an experience where I learned a lot so it was a win win. I reconnected with an old classmate from college too.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Little_Bumblebee]

That would be different for each kind of person.
For some, it would be neither.

I would prefer to learn skills.

[Blessedme]

I am working on my faith now. I met a Muslim hot guy but he's not dating anyone. I am learning religion. That's for now.

[strateguy632]

learning