An IIT-IIM graduate expresses his confusion and dissatisfaction with his life path. Despite a successful academic and professional start, he finds no joy or meaning in his work. This has led to a state of depression, loss of motivation, and dependence on substances like weed. He feels lost, unable to identify what he truly wants to do, and his childhood desire to work hard has vanished. Life seems like a meaningless expanse of time to be passed, causing him anxiety and sleeplessness. Acharya Prashant congratulates the questioner, stating that his condition is actually a good one. He advises that not feeling like doing anything is fine, and one should not force it. It is not necessary to know what one should do; it is enough to know what one should not do. This knowledge is a great starting point. He suggests a process of elimination: progressively discard the paths and options that are clearly not right for you. The speaker explains that life's path is discovered step-by-step, not revealed all at once. By eliminating the wrong paths, one is left with what remains. By walking on that remaining path, new doors and further possibilities will open up. He compares this spiritual progress to peeling an onion; with each layer removed, one gets closer to the center. The journey involves continuous negation and elimination. Acharya Prashant points out that the questioner's ability to openly admit his unhappiness is a great luxury. Many people, after a certain age or after taking on responsibilities like marriage and family, get trapped and lose the freedom to complain or change their situation. They know they are stuck and simply pretend everything is fine. The questioner, being relatively free from such bondages, is in a fortunate position. He urges the questioner to make the most of this "golden period" of freedom and experiment as much as possible. He should resolve not to return to paths he knows are wrong. If necessary, he can sit idle for a while, trusting that a new way will emerge. The speaker also cautions against using intoxicants like weed, as they prevent one from doing the conscious work required for self-discovery. He asserts that the joy of consciousness is far greater than the pleasure derived from intoxication.