Why we do things

We, as a collective group, do things to get a reaction.
Babies cry to get fed.
Teenagers rebel to get attention.

It's all for a reaction. That in and of itself isn't necessarily a bad thing. No one would do anything if they didn't get something out of it. If audiences stopped laughing, comedians would stop telling jokes. Some of us strive to be "different" and "unique" All they're trying to do is scoff at you when you don't know who Freelance Whales are.

I think a sign of maturity is not doing things for a reaction. I think you've progressed through life and are experienced if you do things for yourself. It sounds easy, but it really isn't. Think about it, when was the last time you did something out of free will, unaffected by society and solely for yourself?
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It's almost a trait of enlightenment, doing things for yourself.