Go out and do things!!!
Last weekend I started a project to figure out how to clean and process greasy wool in my garage. I got a bag of disgusting raw fleece covered in sheep shit from my farmer friends and decided to go for it.
It is shocking how good of a conversation starter it is. People want to see pictures, they want updates, they have tons of questions about the process.
My friend (who is helping me with this) and I were trying to figure out why this is so interesting to people. And we landed on the fact that almost no one does anything interesting anymore. They go to their 40+hr/week jobs, come home and watch Netflix or doomscroll their social media app of choice. The most interesting thing they ever do is travel for 14-18 days per year to some exotic location and take pictures of their meals for Instagram.
There is so much to be said for just doing things. Try something out just because it seems cool to you. Being an interesting person is not just about being cultured and well-read—it is also about being curious and adventurous (NOT in the “I went to Barcelona for vacation” way). Stop waiting for permission!