Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of not being able to stick to a task for more than a few days. He begins by questioning the premise of being interested in just 'any' work, suggesting that such randomness is the root of the problem. When the questioner clarifies that he means the work he *wants* to do, Acharya Prashant probes deeper, asking if he has truly understood where the desire for that work originates. He explains that people often do not know what work they should be doing. Their goals are typically not their own but are borrowed from others or dictated by circumstances. For instance, one might adopt a goal simply because many others are pursuing it, or set a resolution based on an external event like the new year. Such goals are external and situational, not born from one's core. Because these goals are tied to ever-changing circumstances, they lose their appeal quickly. When the situation that inspired the goal passes, the motivation to pursue it also fades, leading to boredom and a wandering mind. Acharya Prashant points out that it is actually beneficial for the mind to wander away from a goal that is not suitable for it. The real issue would be if the mind wandered from a goal that was genuinely right for the individual. To find a goal that one can remain committed to, it must be deeply connected to one's center. This requires self-knowledge. He uses the analogy of a doctor who performs tests to diagnose a patient's ailment before prescribing medicine. Similarly, one must first understand oneself—who they are and what they truly lack. By continuously asking, 'Who am I? What do I really want?', one can discover their authentic, original life's purpose. Without knowing the self, one cannot know what to do in life.