The Psychology of your 20s 217. How to find your calling
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Jul 30, 2024 Navigating your 20s often means grappling with the big question of purpose. The discussion introduces the Japanese concept of Ikigai, blending what you're good at, what you love, what the world needs, and what pays the bills. Listeners gain insights on balancing passion with pragmatism, alongside personal reflections and prompts for self-discovery. Mindfulness plays a role in uncovering personal callings, while embracing change highlights that fulfillment can come from many paths, reducing the pressure of finding just one true calling.
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Multiple Callings
- Callings are not singular or fixed; they evolve with us.
- Pursue multiple callings; they don't have to be grand careers.
Finding Your Ikigai
- Identify your Ikigai by asking yourself four questions.
- Consider what you're good at, love, the world needs, and can be paid for.
Jemma's High School Struggles
- Jemma struggled with math in high school, despite putting in hours of effort.
- She eventually shifted her focus to subjects she excelled in, like English and psychology.