You’re allowed to not have a “thing” yet. Most people find theirs after trying a dozen things that weren’t it.

REFLECTION

WHAT THIS MEANS

Having one obvious talent at sixteen is lucky rather than required. The usual route is a long series of attempts, most of which do not stick, and the ones that did not were still necessary, because that is how the field narrows. Nothing in that process is wasted except time spent waiting to be certain.

Say yes to two things this term that you might be bad at, and give each enough weeks to stop being new. Keep a short note of what you liked and disliked. You are not looking for a calling; you are gathering evidence, and evidence takes a few false starts.

A QUESTION TO SIT WITH

What have you already tried and ruled out on the way?

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