The more you learn and explore, the more likely you’ll open up unexpected opportunities. That has never been more true for more people than it is right now.

We live in a time when information is abundant and widely available—mostly for free. Combined with the fact that information technology is advancing at a rapid pace, this has led to many jobs, hobbies, and lifestyles that never existed before.

All of this will remain true for the foreseeable future and likely continue to accelerate at a greater rate.

If you explore your interests, keep trying to get a bit smarter and wiser each day, and keep your expenses down, you’re likely to do well and live a lifestyle you mostly enjoy.