A young man expresses his confusion about his future. He says that while he had a clear plan ten months ago, he now feels lost. His family and colleagues constantly ask about his future plans, suggesting he move abroad or enter the booming data field. Seeing others pursue diverse careers like radio jockeying or the film industry adds to his uncertainty. He doesn't know what skills to acquire or which direction to take. Acharya Prashant advises him to consider two things. First, identify his own weaknesses that need to be conquered. Second, understand the current needs of the world. The best work for him would be at the intersection of these two needs. He dismisses the conventional idea of "settling down," calling it a rut. He also critiques the popular concept of working hard for a few years to achieve financial freedom and then enjoy life. He explains this is impractical because as income rises, so do expenses, often influenced by the same sources promoting these ideas. The ideal, he suggests, is to find work that is so engaging that one would want to do it until death, not just as a means to earn money but as life itself. Work should be life, not a means to earn money. To another questioner asking about improving efficiency when working alone, Acharya Prashant suggests competing against one's own past performance. He explains that the ego is fragmented, and one can use a higher level of the ego to compete against a lower one. He advises setting a clear goal before starting a task, as the mind might make excuses due to fatigue if the goal is set during the task. He concludes by saying one should make continuous struggle their life and learn to find rest within that struggle, rather than seeking a life free from it.