Episode 399: What should I do with my life? (why you can't think it out)

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Feb 2, 2024

Discover the futility of overthinking and the importance of taking action in finding your life's purpose. Explore the significance of trying different things in your 20s and the value of accurate self-knowledge. Learn about the importance of quitting, making choices, and pursuing mastery.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Futility of Planning Your Future and the Importance of Self-Knowledge

02:23 • 3min

Exploring and Experimenting: Finding Yourself and Your Path

05:15 • 2min

The Importance of Quitting, Choosing, and Accurate Self-Knowledge

07:27 • 3min

I've worked with hundreds of young men, many of whom are paralyzed with the prospect of answering the titular question: "what should I do with my life?" This is obviously an important inquiry; however, most have never been taught how to go about arriving at an answer. This often means that they will spend months -- if not years -- thinking through a solution through a process I can "chessing." Unfortunately, this effort is entirely wasted, as the only way to answer this question is by taking action in the world.

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Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary suffering in the world.

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