Many moons ago I read a story on HN about a very successful programmer that was at the top of his field. He co founded a famous software company and his talent grew and grew until something strange happened. After achieving his greatest feats of engineering he suddenly, quite unexpectantly to everyone lost total interest in his art. He also lost interest in his partner. It was discovered that he had a rare kind of brain disease. The family was like a survivors group for a living person. He was young if I recall.

I don't mean to scare you but you are definitely smart enough to do what he did given the right environment and it looks like you are there. Unlike your peers learning is not a chore but it is exhilarating.

But remember we are finite, we have an experation date. Groups of people study us and determine when that date is and sell us life insurance.

Keep in mind that not all roads lead to happiness. You could have great riches, fame, respect, admiration. But it is all for nothing if there is no love.

For some love is in craft but craft cannot love you back.

Others find love in a mate and it is a rare couple that is happy. But that doesn't mean it isn't worth it to keep an eye for one that you like. If you find one that sees you as a partner, even if she isn't easy on the eyes, will give you a payback that is hard to measure. Family, inter-family fun. Vacation with meaning.

There is the final love that no one can take from you and that is your connection to the Almighty creator. His voice is a whisper. But it speaks love.