How Do I Figure Out What to Do With My Life?

This is a question I’ve studied most of my life. I never had a “passion” that I magically discovered at 14, or 22, or 28. I came close in my mid-30s, and then finally figured it out in my early 40s. I’m not the only one who has struggled with this question or stumbled upon the answer late in life. One of the most useful conversations I’ve ever had was with someone who introduced me to the concept of the Doom Loop. I found it so useful that I created a document to help explain what I learned and how to approach a question that’s virtually impossible to answer — especially on the first try. I hope this rubric helps you as much as it has helped me.