The learn test
Will you want to learn about a thing if you know you can’t tell anyone about it?
Can you take that trip - for the joy of learning - without seeking social approval? Can you tour the world without sharing on the ‘gram?
Can you make things - art, codes, books, products, anything - without sharing it in your name?
I’m not saying you should, rather, I feel it may bring you closer to redefining the metrics you use in deciding what is worth pursuing or not.
I call it the learn test.