Quote and Question

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go."

~Dr. Seuss~

Question

What kind of direction is he talking about? Metaphorically? 

Question

How are we on our own?

Question

Where are you going?

Question

When should we start learning were we go with life?

Should we have an age or just go with whenever something comes our way?Why?