Passing the Baton: The Gift of Curated Curiosity
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately thinking about "legacy." Not the grand, statuesque kind, but the everyday legacy of shared knowledge. Whether it’s explaining a complex spreadsheet to a nephew or showing a grandchild how to use a new tool like NotebookLM, we are all constantly passing batons of information.
The Overload Problem
The younger generation doesn't suffer from a lack of information; they suffer from a surplus of it. They are swimming in a sea of data, but often lacking the curation that comes with experience. This is where we come in.
As we look at the "People Worth Watching" or dive deep into the responsibilities of an estate executor, we aren't just gathering facts—we are refining them. We are filtering the noise so that those following behind us don't have to start from scratch.
The Two-Way Street
The beautiful thing about this exchange is that it isn't a one-way lecture. It’s a dialogue.
They bring the speed and the native comfort with new interfaces.
We bring the context and the patience to ask, "But what does this actually mean?"
Today’s Thought
If you find yourself learning something new today—whether it's a bit of history or a technical shortcut—don't just store it away. Think of one person you can share it with. Curiosity is one of the few things in life that actually multiplies when you give it away.
Let's keep pondering, keep learning, and most importantly, keep sharing.
