I fear the boredom that comes with not learning and not taking chances.

The speaker frames boredom not as a trivial annoyance but as a genuine fear—something that can hollow out a life when curiosity and risk-taking are absent. “Not learning” suggests stagnation of mind and spirit; “not taking chances” points to a self-protective posture that avoids failure but also avoids growth. The line implies that engagement with the world requires continual education (formal or informal) and a willingness to step into uncertainty. In this view, vitality comes from experimentation and openness, while boredom is the symptom—and perhaps the cost—of choosing safety over development.