There is something common to all the people who have brought about great change in the world. These are people

who question status-quo,
who dare to dream different,
who follow their passion irrespective of the support they got,
who have great energy to achieve their goal,
who are inquisitive to learn, experiment and experience.

This is ideal or natural state of youth and something most of us lose out on as we grow old and hence this is something I term as Youth Factor. I think that is what matters now, to preserve and nurture that youth factor in every young person.

Post is inspired by the e-book put together by Seth Godin answering the above question . What is your answer?