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how do i find what i want to do?
im 17
in highschool and i dont feel passionate about many things and want to find something i want to do in the future
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Cliff’s Answer
Xianghao,
Really? You don't feel passionate about anything?
Isn't there something you like to do? Helping others? Working with people, animals, plants, cars, clocks, video games?
Isn't there anything you are intrigued by? AI? Electricity? Politics? Acting? Moviemaking? Sports?
Is there something that others think you are good at? What do your friends, family, or relatives think you're good at?
There HAS to be something that intrigues and excites you.
Think about it.
Then, decide how to leverage it.
If you like working with people, plants, animals, cars, etc. - there are obvious ways to use this to make a very good living at this
If you like sports, you can either be an athlete or find something on the peripheral of sports to do.
You see where I'm going, right? You will likely have MANY different avenues to explore.
You're NOT ALONE! Talk to your parents, friends, family, guidance counselors, and anybody you admire and would like to emulate.
It's not always perfect, but you can make it work. I wanted to be a teacher to work with kids, but I didn't like a number of things about that profession. I became an electrical engineer and then became a volunteer soccer coach for multiple seasons. It satisfied what I wanted to do and I loved it.
Advice: You have only ONE life. Don't be a VICTIM. Be a VICTOR! Life is short so make the most of it.
More advice: Keep your body in good shape with physical activity. I sucked at sports, but I enjoyed jogging and sporadically working out to keep in shape. That will help you keep your mind active and help you avoid mental atrophy. You need your mind sharp to achieve goals.
Final advice: The next 5-10 years of your life are the MOST important to 'setting the table' for the rest of your life. I graduated high school, college, got a job at 22 (that I'm still working/liking 44 years later), and got engaged to my future wife. Nobody will give you anything. Winning the lottery is likely not going to happen.
Make it happen! You got this!
Thanks
Really? You don't feel passionate about anything?
Isn't there something you like to do? Helping others? Working with people, animals, plants, cars, clocks, video games?
Isn't there anything you are intrigued by? AI? Electricity? Politics? Acting? Moviemaking? Sports?
Is there something that others think you are good at? What do your friends, family, or relatives think you're good at?
There HAS to be something that intrigues and excites you.
Think about it.
Then, decide how to leverage it.
If you like working with people, plants, animals, cars, etc. - there are obvious ways to use this to make a very good living at this
If you like sports, you can either be an athlete or find something on the peripheral of sports to do.
You see where I'm going, right? You will likely have MANY different avenues to explore.
You're NOT ALONE! Talk to your parents, friends, family, guidance counselors, and anybody you admire and would like to emulate.
It's not always perfect, but you can make it work. I wanted to be a teacher to work with kids, but I didn't like a number of things about that profession. I became an electrical engineer and then became a volunteer soccer coach for multiple seasons. It satisfied what I wanted to do and I loved it.
Advice: You have only ONE life. Don't be a VICTIM. Be a VICTOR! Life is short so make the most of it.
More advice: Keep your body in good shape with physical activity. I sucked at sports, but I enjoyed jogging and sporadically working out to keep in shape. That will help you keep your mind active and help you avoid mental atrophy. You need your mind sharp to achieve goals.
Final advice: The next 5-10 years of your life are the MOST important to 'setting the table' for the rest of your life. I graduated high school, college, got a job at 22 (that I'm still working/liking 44 years later), and got engaged to my future wife. Nobody will give you anything. Winning the lottery is likely not going to happen.
Make it happen! You got this!
Thanks
Larry Siegel
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Xianghao, you have many years ahead to learn what you want to do and what you are passionate about. Later in life you may even change your mind on what you want to do . For now, you can focus on building your personality and enjoying new experiences. In your studies pay attention to history, literature, art, music. These are subjects that will stay with you throughout your life. Outside of school, get involved in activities that seems interesting to you. These can be anything: sports, chess, music, volunteering for a charity.
You will be learning about who you are and the world you live in. You will see things that interest you. You may not be passionate about these things, but they will be interesting and you may even enjoy them.
Now is the time to learn about your life and not to worry about what you are passionate about. The passions will come. Maybe unexpectedly. You may see something a friend is doing that interests you. You may see a video or an Instagram that interests you. Just focus for now on building knowledge and experience. That will carry you throughout your life.
You will be learning about who you are and the world you live in. You will see things that interest you. You may not be passionate about these things, but they will be interesting and you may even enjoy them.
Now is the time to learn about your life and not to worry about what you are passionate about. The passions will come. Maybe unexpectedly. You may see something a friend is doing that interests you. You may see a video or an Instagram that interests you. Just focus for now on building knowledge and experience. That will carry you throughout your life.