A questioner shares his journey of being deeply engrossed in career ambitions and then encountering Acharya Prashant's videos. This led to a conflict where he would feel drawn to the teachings, then run away from them, wanting to disprove them to continue his worldly pursuits without guilt. He explains that this cycle of attraction and repulsion has left him in a state of confusion, especially now that his Master's degree is ending and he must choose a career path. He is experimenting with his interests like music, as advised, to find what gives him inner peace, but is still plagued by doubts and the need for financial independence. He seeks guidance on how to move forward from this fix. Acharya Prashant responds by advising the questioner to first test the depth and reality of his own mental plans. He explains that the questioner is operating on two unverified assessments: one about himself (his likes, dedication) and another about the world (what is worth doing). He emphasizes that these assessments can only be verified through practical, on-the-ground experimentation, not by sitting and thinking. He suggests that what one thinks about oneself and the world often turns out to be different upon actual experience. Therefore, one must engage in experiments, stumble, and remain alert to discover the truth. This process of experiencing is not for getting attached, but for testing and learning. Another questioner adds that after listening to the teachings, he has dropped his old ways but is now at a turning point, afraid of failure on the new path. He wants to act in alignment with the truth but is confused. Acharya Prashant clarifies that the issue is not *what* one does, but the *purpose* for which it is done. Any skill, be it in science, arts, or law, is valuable if its use is dedicated to Truth. The crucial thing to be mindful of is the purpose behind one's actions. He advises the questioner, who is stuck in the middle, to either fully commit to the path of consciousness or fully immerse himself in the world of unconsciousness to see its reality, as being in between only leads to suffering. The ultimate goal of spirituality is peace, which comes from knowing the truth about oneself and the world.