Unsure What to Do With Your Life? Do This.

Exploring Career and Life Direction

Adam Savage advises that uncertainty about a career or life direction can be explored by paying attention to what naturally captures your interest and energy. Your perspective may point toward work or activities you care about, and it can take time to understand—and may change over time.

Key Strategies

• Investigate your interests: Notice what you enjoy doing, what you keep thinking about, what you read, and what parts of the world fascinate or frustrate you.
• Look for problems or ideas that move you: Consider whether there’s something you want to fix, make, or understand.
• Don’t assume your passion must be your job: You can earn a living in one role and pursue creative or meaningful interests outside work. If you need time for a passion, arrange your finances and work life to make room for it.
• Reflect on what you make: Ask what your creative choices might reveal about your interests or point of view—even if the meaning only becomes clear afterward.
• Seek outside perspective: Talk with friends or others who can help you understand your strengths and interests.
• Share creative work and ask for feedback: Show it to someone you trust or take part in a group show. Hearing how others respond can offer useful perspective.

People and Sources Mentioned

Adam Savage (presenter); @ssdraws4201 (questioner); George Harrison; Peter Jackson’s Get Back documentary; Quentin Tarantino.