Acharya Prashant explains that work is something one does to heal oneself. He states that if a person were completely alright, there would be no need for work; all activity would simply be purposeless play. However, because we are not alright and not okay, work becomes a necessity. Therefore, the work one chooses must be something that is healing. This choice should not be based on what provides the maximum money, as money is not our central problem and thus cannot be our central motive. Money can be an enabler or a byproduct, but not the primary goal. To choose the right work, one must first identify their central problem. The work undertaken must be of a nature that challenges this central problem and prevents one from remaining a "problemed and weak person." The speaker addresses the common tendency to focus on strengths while ignoring weaknesses, pointing out that our weaknesses are often deeper than we admit. He argues that the conventional approach of choosing work that leverages strengths to gain rewards like money is flawed because it leaves weaknesses unaddressed. Acharya Prashant posits that strengths and weaknesses are two inseparable faces of the same coin. By continuously patronizing one's so-called strengths, one also deepens their so-called weaknesses. He proposes a different paradigm: to choose work that fulfills the central purpose of life, which is to overcome fear and the bondages one is born with. This work should be charming and lovely, and the love shown for such work is, in fact, love for oneself because the work is a healing process. The speaker encourages an honest inquiry into the human condition to understand our true purpose, beyond the various "things" in life like jobs or relationships, which can often seem larger than life. The knowledge and courage one possesses should be utilized for this higher purpose of self-healing, not just for personal consumption that keeps one comfortable but unchallenged. This approach, he suggests, is essential to address the widespread mental health issues we face.