Read or otherwise learn about topics you’re interested in without worrying too much about a framework. Take notes.
Separately structure your notes and build up your own framework that represents your interests and priorities. This can include setting structured goals if you want but doesn’t need to. You can also track random thoughts you have to identify new interests you might want to spend time on.
Add in more directed reading around topics of interest that you’ve identified through the process of undirected exploration followed by reflection on and structuring of what you discover.
You can make this a fixed framework by allocating time to each of these three activities in a structured way. But it’s also ok to do this more casually if you prefer.
Also good to share with others what you’re finding interesting and to find out what other people you like are interested in to help direct this process. You can also connect this to your work or desired future career if that feels relevant to you.
