How to Pick Your Perfect Career (The Ultimate Guide) - Part 1

Discover ikigai framework’s limitations to inform career choices.
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[@rixdespo9144]

Way to give me an existential crisis right as I finally think I've decided on something

[@ccms42]

hahah there is no right or wrong way to live. Just do what you think aligns with your values and fulfill you. His point was just that there is no ONE particular dream career that will fulfill you in your entire lifetime.

[@mannagarwal5390]

No pressure...

[@dr.ashishbajpai808]

Simple .. Detox pseudo dopamine Avoid completely high dopamine activities Do only that which need your effort...that is real dopamine activities..15-20 days (no content other than goal orientated) Simultaneously Meditate in front of your higher concious ( lord) Focus mindful meditation.. Visualisation Affirmation say I m close to my life purpose .. Prayer to lord to show it to u .. Visualize u getting energy to higher consciousness depper and deeper Question frequently about what u desire to know or do .. That's all after my personal experience to know my existential crierces.. It's all from insight ..not from any book or videos

[@rixdespo9144]

@@dr.ashishbajpai808 I appreciate the thought! Though I'm trying other things and doing well for now. Mostly just studying

[@illymns3339]

True, like it's unrealistic for students to visualize what's perfect for them in the far future when they are evolving day to day. You meet new people, learn new things, and become tired of some stuff while becoming interested in other things. That's why life progress is really about taking a bunch of small steps and reflecting as you go to see what feels right for you XD

[@AJCainMMA]

I figured out what I wanted to for the rest of my life when I was 14, it's not what people would call a sustainable or good job, but I love to do it and I think that is all that matters

[@inquistionofknowledge]

On your channel, I've noticed that you emphasize that learning isn't linear, and I'm so glad to see that concept applied to finding your ideal profession. I have never heard of the Ikigai framework before, but I'll be sure to print it out and refer back to it throughout my life. Thanks, Justin.

[@aceshigh5157]

It's really interesting that I haven't found another creator who resonates as much as you do. The topics that you cover and the way that you explain things immediately clicks for me and hits on the exact things that I was confused about before. Anyway, I now know why my previous career wasn't a good fit. Thanks!

[@JustinSung]

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[@Itsmeshreyy]

@JustinSung I'm 17 got into preparation for NEET (for those of you who don't know it's a competitive exam in india for med school) , I got dragged into this shijust after my high school having no time to find my ikigai now I'm stuck I this from the past 1 year knowing damn well that I going to waste the rest of my life, but idk how I can move forward soooo basically I f uped everything soooo do you have any suggestions 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Harshvardhan_Rana]

Love the twist you made at the end Justin, I've read Ikigai myself (would recommend it, pretty interesting read) and what struck out to me is that I wanted to do something which I wasn't good at since it's a place for me to grow and learn more about myself. So I choose physics, the subject which I was worst at, and at the moment it's the right choice. However I've been feeling anxious about getting money from it, I'm trying to get more skills which can help with that aspect but it still felt uncertain. This video helped easy that anxiety a lot, I guess it's like peeling a new layer back of yourself with each experience you have in a sense. Then constantly aligning your life with these experiences and molding responsibilities to fit with each stage of your life.

[@potapotapotapotapotapota]

Very true, and even within the four categories, it's not always black and white. You can love some parts of your job but also hate others. That's because there is no such thing as a perfect job.

[@nikokoro5862]

I have to admit I'm guilty of choosing my college degree because of some anime I've watched when I was in high school lol. But even after getting a taste of the "behind the scenes" of my dream, I still feel like it's the right path for me (tho not in the same level of passion as my ignorant young self once had)

[@rashedulkabir6227]

Which anime?

[@caleel1234]

Is it food wars?

[@postrock12]

Glad I found this. My best skills & passions are history & the arts.I’ve been trying to become a history teacher but I’m an introvert. So it’s like, is this going to work?🤔but I do get excited teaching people but I haven’t done a classroom yet. I’m going to try a public speaking class.& debt is scary especially if u realize u picked the wrong career

[@Taylor-lj6mr]

Thanks, this is a an update from your previous video about making career decisions based on purpose, passion and principle.

[@Dank_Lulu]

Just keep in mind not to ponder such things too deeply while crossing the street unless you want to give the Isekai framework a try... PS: love the expansion pack for the OG videos, Dr Sung! At this point, this is less about learning and more just plain solid life advice. Happy to have one less invisible wall to bash my head against! Big thanks!

[@CHARGING.TARTARUS]

Lulu what's your story with Justin?

[@Dank_Lulu]

@@CHARGING.TARTARUS No specific story with Justin, I just love his work. It clicks for me. That and I'm all but certain I'm autistic in a sense that I am incapable of sensing social ques/ norms and boundries so my way of talking may be odd to a healthy person. That or I'm just from The Internet. Yours to decipher, I have no idea myself, m80! 😁 Either way, have yourself a smashing good day!

[@CHARGING.TARTARUS]

@@Dank_Lulu good on you m8 , just get off the internet and you'll be fine 🤠 ( XD)

[@fresh_view]

Much needed advice, thank you! The concept of ikigai is explained very clearly. The only way is to go and try out things or careers which one would like to pursue.

[@Bruno_Levy]

I have been thinking about it a lot in the last few months, partially because of the accelerated rate that the market have been changing, but you're totally right. Why try to hold back our own spirit when it's nature is to be free? Thanks fo the video!

[@mashaz.7155]

Thank you so much for the video❤. Listening my scary thoughts from your video put my mind to the point. I am stuck in my good career and need new experiences

[@Fulfill_Your_Potential]

Love the Ikigai as a tool for helping fulfill the need for purpose Do you script your vids? Your talking is really good.

[@rigbymama8436]

TY!

[@mamba_56]

Nice! I remember when you first brought this up 4 years ago

[@StanislawGoczewski]

I took a gap year before Uni because I had no clue what I wanted to do and thought I would hopefully figure it out. Its been several months and I have about 5 days to write a personal statement and apply for a course and make a portfolio, with 5 Uni choices. Here I am still not sure at all what I want to do watching vids on KZbin about courses and how to choose my career. Currently leaning towards a foundation year in architecture, cos it seems the most to tick my boxes. However it would be an 8 year course so I am still so scared and uncertain and second guessing myself if I should go study like animation for 3 years only instead, which doesn't seem as much of a good degree. I don't even know why I'm commenting this anymore but i guess I will just go for the foundation year and use what I have learnt from this vid to reflect, wish me luck...

[@Dimitri_Kavon_Williams]

I love your content thank you man!!

[@fairuzastevenson9896]

Thank you

[@HollyAnn]

I've been recently going through and having to accept this! Was hard to realizing that even if I'm kinda naturally "good at" some things... I don't actually enjoy the process/work.

[@Catholicguy-qs3ng]

Justin When making videos like your hypercram strategy, please try to mention that Priming is a necessary step or else people who are new to your channel May only watch the videos without implementing it properly and may believe that your system doesn't work 👍

[@creative_brush]

Thank You for this gem..

[@J.22.-]

Thank you a lot

[@LukeCon-cy1gr]

Mr. Justin Sung, this was an extremely helpful video, I now have a positive existential crisis. Video Request: HOW EDUCATORS (secondary school teachers preferably) SHOULD TEACH and incorporate learning science into their teaching strategies.

[@gotaro69]

I hope you can make a video on Zettelkasten

[@victorobi15]

Thank you so much for this video....

[@pranavanm]

Great video as usual. Was wondering about the back ground music you used around 5:39 to close to the 8 min mark. Very nice

[@AJCainMMA]

If you love something, are good at it and can be paid for it but the world doesn't need it, there is no way anyone doing something like that feels useless, they are happy and fulfilled in life, and you can ask for no more

[@tasnadian]

and the problem with medicine is that it's very easy to get stuck, as it traps you in a bubble that gives you the impression that you're skill-less outside of medicine. not to mention taking absolutely ages to get through both medical school and postgraduate/specialty training. the longer you're in it, the more trapped you feel.

[@SimGunther]

Now I'll have to find a different career separate from my dream of being first in your videos...

[@shenghongzhong]

When are you going to launch your learning for professionals programs?

[@1sh.Playboi]

I have a problem , that i hove many things that i love. how can i choose one???

[@tiffanyk2743]

are you able to make a video about balancing work, gym, studying for job in a day - my training seems to fatigue my studying and work time

[@MrPeter1337]

Day 1: work + gym Day 2: work + fun (hobby/friends) Day 3: work + study Repeat cycle

[@watcheronly71]

Pwefect time as im choosing my career

[@carlosguillen7460]

Boom ! Mic drop

[@Shikha538]

How should i create mind maps for the History subject? Could you please explain how to apply your technique while studying History.

[@cr1mz0n48]

HELLO JUSTIN Can you give me an advice? I am a 2nd year nursing student and I have a major exam in pharmacology the next 3 weeks. I only have a 1 day break (sunday) for every week. Idk where to start so is my best option is to join your course right now??

[@rashedulkabir6227]

Make a video about your haircare routine Justin.

[@JO-kg5ch]

the timing, wow, seems telepathic damn it 🤣

[@user01-n6p]

Well... Justin always with the twists at the end lol.

[@deersakamoto2167]

< What I recommend instead is to separate your money from your love. Get the most low-stress source of income that you can find, and then do exactly what you love for free. It might eventually make you money or it might not. "Do what you love and the money will follow" is mostly false. The real rule is: "If you're doing what you love, you won't care if you never make any money from it -- but you still need money." > Ran Prieur

[@janechapman7801]

The problem is being board for 8 hrs a day and managing that.

[@janechapman7801]

The workd if work also changes.

[@aceincase]

i dont have time to fuck around and find out about my intrests brother , im from the middle class

[@kimwaldron2606]

This may be for those with a lot of options, like maybe they have no problem paying for an education without going into deep debt. Most people have to settle for whatever job they can get to pay the bills. Capitalism is not designed for personal fulfillment, it's designed to hurt you.

[@herono-4292]

Yeah, real...

[@androsabillo]

I was just studying this, then I remembered that it is the wrong way to draw a 4-factor venn diagram. Exploring that led me to some dark conclusions.

[@AJIBOYEMOHAMMED]

yooooo, Justin, how old are you.Kindly indicate in your next video.Thhanks

[@jadzeyz7923]

The thumbnail seems like you slapping and then saying" screw dreams wake up to reality "

[@Itsmeshreyy]

Brooo wot took you soooo longgggg

[@surajkumarshrestha6874]

Why not you and jim kwik in one podcast

[@moonwalker98]

me, everytime Justin posts: ─=≡Σᕕ ⍨⃝ ᕗ

[@RajatKumar-jg5ny]

keeping all things aside , I would just say capitalism is the real changer. If you are rich , you could afford your dreams. Else if you need to work hard to get the job neither right job or left job.

[@lost.starman]

Icky guy