When it comes to your learning paths and big-picture plans, a spirit of play will get the juices flowing. Take study breaks to practice your silliest dance moves. Put out feelers with other artists and creatives to determine whether they’ll interpret your thesis through poetry or jazz music. Lean in to the teachings and adventures that inspire a thrill of delight in you. By bending the arc of your life toward pleasure, you’ll be motivated to stay the course of this journey.