Thing 2: Lifelong Learning and openess

I think the trait I'd most link to lifelong learning is creativity, which means openess to experience. People hold onto rigid "flat earth" perspectives, because they just aren't comfortable thinking about another point of view or changing their way of doing things. And the other point about learning and staying open is that no one has to be a pro at every task. We can play the piano with one hand or be less than a gourmet cook and still have fun. That's my take on lifelong learning.