Well, she told us to write it down, not how, she could have asked me to run and print it instead. At that age, I still had a sense of wonder about the world, and I thought exploring it was why we were here. I didn't understand that conforming was more important that exploring, but I understand that now.
There’s a time and a place for both. If you’re going through security at the airport, conform. If you’re learning something in your free-time, explore.