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clo
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Hi!!! I really would like to become a politician, lawyer, singer, actor, or psychologist when i grow up. (its a lot, i know☺️😂😅). any tips on how to achieve this?
I can sing and write songs they just aren't really that good lol
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Vianne Phan
Youth Development Teacher
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San Diego, California
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Vianne’s Answer
You don't need to settle on just one thing right now. Many people try different paths before finding what truly suits them. If you're into singing and songwriting, keep practicing and sharing your work, even if it’s not perfect yet. The more you do it, the better you'll get, and your confidence will grow.
For areas like politics, law, acting, or psychology, start by learning as much as you can and gaining small experiences. Try volunteering, joining clubs, or taking classes in subjects you enjoy. This will help you see what feels right and give you a head start. Skills from one area can also help in another—like how writing songs can boost storytelling for acting or public speaking for politics.
The key is to try different things, make mistakes, and keep moving forward. Nobody is perfect at the start, and exploring helps you find the path that fits you best. Remember to have fun because you’ll do better if you enjoy what you’re doing.
For areas like politics, law, acting, or psychology, start by learning as much as you can and gaining small experiences. Try volunteering, joining clubs, or taking classes in subjects you enjoy. This will help you see what feels right and give you a head start. Skills from one area can also help in another—like how writing songs can boost storytelling for acting or public speaking for politics.
The key is to try different things, make mistakes, and keep moving forward. Nobody is perfect at the start, and exploring helps you find the path that fits you best. Remember to have fun because you’ll do better if you enjoy what you’re doing.
Thank you for the advice, Vianne.
clo
DENNIS A BREEN
Lawyer
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Cary, North Carolina
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DENNIS A’s Answer
Hi Clo: Oddly you sound like me! I have run for office, I am a lawyer, I can't sing but was in one movie and as a lawyer did psychology malpractice cases!
Clo - both Martha and Vivian give you great advice. Follow all of it. My advice - go into the outback, enjoy, learn everything and anything and be a kid. Things, oddly, fall into place. Keep writing music as long as you enjoy it. I, one time , was talking to one of 20 lawyers I use to supervise and told him to do things as long as he was having fun. 10 years later I saw in in the hall of a courthouse and he reminded me I told him that and said he was still having fun!
So Clo - I pass that on to you. Do all the things you want to do. Have fun with them When it stops being fun stop doing them! Play your music, write songs, get involved in politics and issues you care about. Keep your grades up and keep moving forward in school and the path to law or psychology will become clear!
Good luck - and enjoy!
Clo - both Martha and Vivian give you great advice. Follow all of it. My advice - go into the outback, enjoy, learn everything and anything and be a kid. Things, oddly, fall into place. Keep writing music as long as you enjoy it. I, one time , was talking to one of 20 lawyers I use to supervise and told him to do things as long as he was having fun. 10 years later I saw in in the hall of a courthouse and he reminded me I told him that and said he was still having fun!
So Clo - I pass that on to you. Do all the things you want to do. Have fun with them When it stops being fun stop doing them! Play your music, write songs, get involved in politics and issues you care about. Keep your grades up and keep moving forward in school and the path to law or psychology will become clear!
Good luck - and enjoy!
thanks Dennis! i am so appreciative that you have taken the time to answer my question.
clo
Martha D. Kramer
Corporate Training and Communications
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New York, New York
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Martha D.’s Answer
Hi, Clo, it is great to have so many interests.
While Vianne has given you excellent advice, I was thinking of a different approach. I see law and politics as related. So you could get a law degree (taking music courses as electives) and enter politics at a local level to see how you like it. Or maybe volunteer on a campaign or work in a legislative office to gain experience and perspective. Remember that you could always communicate with politicians or advocate for issues of importance to you as a private citizen.
Alternately, you could pursue acting and singing while young and with fewer financial responsibilities, then pursue law and politics. Perhaps you could write songs about issues that matter to you? Again, as a private citizen, you could still be involved with social issues.
I see psychology as relevant to all the areas you mention. It could help deepen your understanding of emotion for acting and song-writing. It could also help you frame positions in politics and gain insights into negotiation.
I hope this helps and wish you good luck!
While Vianne has given you excellent advice, I was thinking of a different approach. I see law and politics as related. So you could get a law degree (taking music courses as electives) and enter politics at a local level to see how you like it. Or maybe volunteer on a campaign or work in a legislative office to gain experience and perspective. Remember that you could always communicate with politicians or advocate for issues of importance to you as a private citizen.
Alternately, you could pursue acting and singing while young and with fewer financial responsibilities, then pursue law and politics. Perhaps you could write songs about issues that matter to you? Again, as a private citizen, you could still be involved with social issues.
I see psychology as relevant to all the areas you mention. It could help deepen your understanding of emotion for acting and song-writing. It could also help you frame positions in politics and gain insights into negotiation.
I hope this helps and wish you good luck!
Thank you so much, Martha. I am so grateful for this advice.
clo
You're welcome!
Martha D. Kramer
Tony Roig
Volunteer
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New Hope, Pennsylvania
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Tony’s Answer
I would join the others that have provided you with their advice. One, explore the "why" about what interests you about these various occupations to better understand what draws you to them and what they share in common and their unique differences. Include your preferences, interests, aptitude, abilities and your personality. Also do research on the occupations including what job duties and tasks they do and what a typical day looks like. Lots of resources out there for you these days including AI tools like chatgpt and career exploration Apps (check out Careervillage's own Coach app).
Second, start actually seeking opportunities to do similar kinds of work to those occupations you have identified. These include volunteer work or projects, internships, go to camps, join professional or other related clubs and groups, shadow professionals, the list goes on. Enjoy and learn from each experience and a path to you will reveal itself.
Best wishes,
Tony
Second, start actually seeking opportunities to do similar kinds of work to those occupations you have identified. These include volunteer work or projects, internships, go to camps, join professional or other related clubs and groups, shadow professionals, the list goes on. Enjoy and learn from each experience and a path to you will reveal itself.
Best wishes,
Tony
Olivia Alford
I am a Strategic Initiatives Manager. My job is related to strategic planning and am a Project Manager.
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Orlando, Florida
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Olivia’s Answer
Hi Clo,
I believe it’s okay to have many interests, especially when you’re young. You do not have to decide everything right now. You could try exploring one or two paths at a time and see what you enjoy most. For careers such as politics, law, or psychology, I would focus on school, reading, writing, and speaking, and on getting involved in leadership or volunteering.
For singing or acting, you could continue practicing and learning. Your songs don’t have to be great yet; the more you practice, the better you will get. Over time, it will become clearer which path feels right.
I believe it’s okay to have many interests, especially when you’re young. You do not have to decide everything right now. You could try exploring one or two paths at a time and see what you enjoy most. For careers such as politics, law, or psychology, I would focus on school, reading, writing, and speaking, and on getting involved in leadership or volunteering.
For singing or acting, you could continue practicing and learning. Your songs don’t have to be great yet; the more you practice, the better you will get. Over time, it will become clearer which path feels right.
Chinyere Okafor
Educationist and Counseling Psychologist
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Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
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Chinyere’s Answer
Hi Clo!!!
First of all, I love the ambition. Actor, singer, lawyer, psychologist, politician? It isn't "too much." That’s someone with range. Your ability to dream big rather than narrow your ideas is actually something good.
There is a connection among all the professions you listed:
They involve acting in some capacity, communicating, influencing, and understanding others. You are drawn to roles that allow you to express yourself and build relationships with others, whether that be in politics, law, psychology, acting, or music. It's important to observe that pattern.
You don't have to make all of your decisions at once. Instead, you can develop the basic skills that support each of them:
- Practice public speaking (debate club, student government, presentations)
- Improve writing (songs, essays, speeches; writing sharpens thinking)
- Study psychology or human behavior (helps in politics, law, acting, and therapy)
- Join theater or performance groups
- Keep singing, even if you think your songs “aren’t that good” yet
And about that last part? Nobody has a great beginning. Writing songs requires expertise. Acting is a talent. Being confident is a talent. They can only improve by practicing and receiving feedback. "Not talented" is not the same as "not that good yet."
If you’re younger, your job right now isn’t to specialize; it’s to explore. Try clubs. Try taking lessons. Make an audition. Offer your assistance. Check your sources of energy and exhaustion.
Eventually, you may decide on one primary path and keep the others as interests. You might also mix them together. Some attorneys run for public office. Politicians who are active. Book-writing psychologists. actors who support policy. These days, careers are not boxes; they connect more than you may imagine.
The true advice is to not worry about "Which one will I become?"
Concentrate on "What abilities can I develop right now to maintain all these opportunities?"
You already possess confidence, humor, and curiosity. Continue your exploration. You have time. Big dreams are also fine.
Best wishes!
First of all, I love the ambition. Actor, singer, lawyer, psychologist, politician? It isn't "too much." That’s someone with range. Your ability to dream big rather than narrow your ideas is actually something good.
There is a connection among all the professions you listed:
They involve acting in some capacity, communicating, influencing, and understanding others. You are drawn to roles that allow you to express yourself and build relationships with others, whether that be in politics, law, psychology, acting, or music. It's important to observe that pattern.
You don't have to make all of your decisions at once. Instead, you can develop the basic skills that support each of them:
- Practice public speaking (debate club, student government, presentations)
- Improve writing (songs, essays, speeches; writing sharpens thinking)
- Study psychology or human behavior (helps in politics, law, acting, and therapy)
- Join theater or performance groups
- Keep singing, even if you think your songs “aren’t that good” yet
And about that last part? Nobody has a great beginning. Writing songs requires expertise. Acting is a talent. Being confident is a talent. They can only improve by practicing and receiving feedback. "Not talented" is not the same as "not that good yet."
If you’re younger, your job right now isn’t to specialize; it’s to explore. Try clubs. Try taking lessons. Make an audition. Offer your assistance. Check your sources of energy and exhaustion.
Eventually, you may decide on one primary path and keep the others as interests. You might also mix them together. Some attorneys run for public office. Politicians who are active. Book-writing psychologists. actors who support policy. These days, careers are not boxes; they connect more than you may imagine.
The true advice is to not worry about "Which one will I become?"
Concentrate on "What abilities can I develop right now to maintain all these opportunities?"
You already possess confidence, humor, and curiosity. Continue your exploration. You have time. Big dreams are also fine.
Best wishes!
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Hong Kong
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. I am glad to know that you have a wide range of interest.
Below are my suggestions :
1. You firstly think about what your interest and hobbies and identify the related careers
E.g. If you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music producer, music composer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an engineer, accountant, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, career counsellor, your parents ,etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue.
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. You firstly think about what your interest and hobbies and identify the related careers
E.g. If you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music producer, music composer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an engineer, accountant, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, career counsellor, your parents ,etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue.
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
You rock! This advice is very helpful.
clo