Lesson 22 of 32
Value Comes From Solving Real Problems
Don't ask "What do I want to be?" Ask "What problems do I want to solve?"
The Lesson
The first question focuses on status, but the second one shifts your mindset from a passive consumer to an active creator. Jobs and titles are temporary, but problems often persist. If you learn to define yourself by the problems you want to solve, you will thrive in unpredictable times.
Solving problems that genuinely matter to you is what fuels purpose and keeps you going when challenges arise. The best career opportunities aren't always listed; they are created by people who see problems as opportunities. Stop worrying about what sounds impressive at a dinner party and start thinking about what challenges are worth your energy. Your answer will reveal your true path.
The Question
What problem do you say you care about solving versus what problem do you actually spend time thinking about solutions for - and what does that gap reveal about whether you're drawn to the impact or just the idea of being seen as someone who cares?
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