A person who pursues their here and now with the most intention and passion will learn more on the job than the same individual who is just "putting their time in." Why can't you help build someone elses dream and your own? Is it possible the details of someone elses dream provide focus for yours?
I think the former individual will better weather a layoff than the latter. Furthermore, the person who is "just putting their time in" is a less attractive hire.
Also does anyone else find the organisation who sponsored the research (Mindlab) to be creepy?
Are you as eager to learn as you were as an entry or mid-level engineer?How has the rate at which you seek out new items to learn changed?How do you feel your career growth has effected your ability to learn from your colleagues?As someone responsible for leading an engineering team, how do you keep your axe sharp if you're one of the more senior individuals in your company?