How To Find Your True Passion in Life (Feeling Directionless In Life?)

Summary

The video script narrates Jeffrey's journey of self-discovery, where he transitions from feeling directionless to finding his passion in entrepreneurship and content creation. He shares his struggles with traditional jobs and the transformative impact of reading influential books. Jeffrey emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation and pursuing problems you want to solve rather than chasing rewards. His ultimate realization is that his true passion lies in giving advice, which he now does through his YouTube channel, inspiring others to find and monetize their passions.

Takeaways

• 🎮 Jeffrey's initial passion was video games, Chilly Heatwave Doritos, and stepsister videos, but he later realized there was more to life.
• 🔍 Adonis found his passion through exploration and trusting the process, which led him to live according to his own values.
• 🎓 After graduating university, the speaker felt directionless and struggled with entry-level jobs that didn't align with their passion.
• 😔 The speaker experienced depression and an existential crisis due to a lack of fulfillment from their jobs.
• 📚 Discovering entrepreneurship through books like 'The 4-Hour Workweek' and 'The Millionaire Fastlane' ignited a new passion for the speaker.
• 📈 The speaker tried various ventures, including writing eBooks and reselling vintage clothes, before finding their true passion.
• 💻 Learning to code was considered, but the speaker realized that success in any field requires hard work and dedication.
• 📚 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving Up' by Mark Manson influenced the speaker's mindset, shifting focus from rewards to solving problems.
• 🔑 The speaker concluded that their true passion was giving advice and helping others, which they discovered through introspection and various trials.
• 🌐 The importance of finding and monetizing one's passion in the digital age was emphasized, as it can be more profitable than traditional careers.
• 🤔 The speaker suggests that introspectiveness and trying new things are key to discovering one's intrinsic motivation and true passion.

Q & A

What does Jeffrey think about his current interests and how does he perceive his future feelings towards them?

Jeffrey believes he has found his passion in video games, Chilly Heatwave Doritos, and stepsister videos, but he anticipates that he might look back in shame in the future.

How did Adonis initially feel after graduating from university?

Adonis felt directionless and struggled to find jobs aligned with his passion, leading to a sense of depression and frequent crying.

What type of jobs did Adonis find himself applying for and why did they make him cry?

Adonis applied for entry-level customer service jobs, which made him cry because they were not aligned with his passion and he felt trapped in a cycle of unhappiness.

How did Adonis discover his passion for entrepreneurship?

Adonis discovered his passion for entrepreneurship after reading 'The 4-Hour Workweek' by Tim Ferriss and 'The Millionaire Fastlane' by M.J. DeMarco.

What was Adonis' initial experience with writing eBooks and why did he lose interest?

Adonis initially enjoyed writing eBooks but lost interest when he realized that without an existing audience or marketing skills, it was difficult to sell them.

What was the first business that made Adonis money and why did he not want to continue it full-time?

The first business that made Adonis money was reselling vintage clothes on eBay. He did not want to continue it full-time because it involved physical products and he preferred an online business model.

Why did Adonis decide to try YouTube and what was his initial experience like?

Adonis decided to try YouTube after wanting to pursue an online business and facing technical and personal challenges. Initially, his videos did not get any views, but later one of them reached one million views.

What was the turning point for Adonis in terms of finding his true passion?

The turning point for Adonis was reading 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving Up' by Mark Manson, which made him focus on solving problems rather than chasing rewards.

What advice does Adonis give for finding one's true passion and why is it important?

Adonis advises to focus on intrinsic motivation and activities that one enjoys without needing external rewards. He emphasizes that finding one's true passion is important because it leads to a more fulfilling and profitable life.

How does Adonis define intrinsic motivation and how is it different from extrinsic motivation?

Intrinsic motivation is the desire to do an activity for the activity itself, without external rewards. Extrinsic motivation is the drive to perform an action due to a reward or outcome, such as money or recognition.

What role did personality tests play in helping Adonis understand his true passion?

Personality tests helped Adonis understand his strengths and social nature, which led him to realize that giving advice and interacting with people were his true passions.