How Do I Figure Out My Life Path?
A Surprisingly Chill Guide
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How Do I Figure Out What I’m Meant to Do?
Let’s just get one thing straight: you’re not broken because you don’t have a five-year plan color-coded in a Google Sheet. In fact, you’re probably doing better than you think. Because here’s the truth nobody really says out loud — most people are just winging it.
But if you're reading this, there's a good chance you’ve been walking around with that nagging little voice asking, “What am I even doing with my life?” And hey, that’s fair. Purpose is one of those slippery things — too big to ignore, too vague to grab, and somehow everyone else on Instagram seems to have it figured out.
So… how do you actually know what your path is? How do you figure out what you're meant to do?
Here’s the good news: it’s not about finding the one perfect thing. It’s about noticing the breadcrumbs that life leaves for you. And yes, we’re gonna help you spot them.
1. Stop Looking for “The One” (Job, That Is)
Let’s kill the myth right now: there is no one perfect calling written in the stars for you. You’re not a lost AirTag waiting to be found. Life paths are more like playlists — you build them as you go. Some songs stick, others get skipped.
Instead of asking, “What’s the one thing I was born to do?” try asking, “What’s something that makes me feel alive right now?” That’s your next step. That’s enough.
2. Notice What You Rant About (Or Can't Shut Up About)
Everyone has something they can’t not care about. Maybe it’s how broken our food system is, or how obsessed you are with making the perfect playlist, or the fact that your friends come to you for pep talks like you’re some kind of emotional TED Talk dispenser.
These things matter. They’re clues. Passion often hides in the things you care too much about. The stuff that lights you up (or pisses you off) is not random — it’s a breadcrumb.
3. Try Finding Pluto
Here’s a sneaky little exercise: scroll through social media, but instead of hate-liking or doom-scrolling, try finding your Pluto. Wake up to the fact that the world is changing — fast. New jobs, new industries, and entirely new ways of living and working are appearing every day. And chances are, the career that truly fits you… hasn’t been shown to you yet.
Welcome to FindingPLUTO — a place where awesome life paths, soon-to-exist jobs, and new identities are not only possible — they’re encouraged.
Do you feel like you’re meant for something different, but you can’t name what it is?
Do you sense that your curiosity is pulling you forward, but you don’t know where to start?
You’re not alone. That’s exactly why we’re here.
At FindingPLUTO, we connect you with mentors who think differently — just like you.
Mentors who can help you discover job opportunities and learning paths that are hiding from view — not obvious, or just about to come out.
Whether you want to try a new professional identity, reimagine your skills, or discover a job no one else sees coming — we can help you get there.
Want to try speed skilling? Just-in-time learning? Digital apprenticeship? Bite-sized mastery?
4. Think Less About “What,” More About “How”
Your “path” might not be a single career, title, or job. It could be a way you’re meant to operate in the world. Are you a connector? A builder? A healer? A challenger?
If you’re someone who’s always organizing things, maybe your path isn’t “project manager at X company,” it’s bringing clarity and structure wherever chaos exists. Try speed skilling with just-in-time learning. That’s your superpower. You can express it in a thousand ways — so try one. Then another. Then another.
5. Play the Long Game (Spoiler: It’s Not Linear)
The truth is, most people don’t discover their thing by thinking — they discover it by doing. Your dream job won’t show up while you’re lying in bed overthinking. It’ll sneak in while you’re volunteering at a random event, taking a weird course on mushrooms, or helping a friend launch their podcast.
Treat your life like an experiment, not a test. Try stuff. Mess up. Pivot. That’s how you build a life that actually feels like yours.
But if you're reading this, there's a good chance you’ve been walking around with that nagging little voice asking, “What am I even doing with my life?” And hey, that’s fair. Purpose is one of those slippery things — too big to ignore, too vague to grab, and somehow everyone else on Instagram seems to have it figured out.
So… how do you actually know what your path is? How do you figure out what you're meant to do?
Here’s the good news: it’s not about finding the one perfect thing. It’s about noticing the breadcrumbs that life leaves for you. And yes, we’re gonna help you spot them.
1. Stop Looking for “The One” (Job, That Is)
Let’s kill the myth right now: there is no one perfect calling written in the stars for you. You’re not a lost AirTag waiting to be found. Life paths are more like playlists — you build them as you go. Some songs stick, others get skipped.
Instead of asking, “What’s the one thing I was born to do?” try asking, “What’s something that makes me feel alive right now?” That’s your next step. That’s enough.
2. Notice What You Rant About (Or Can't Shut Up About)
Everyone has something they can’t not care about. Maybe it’s how broken our food system is, or how obsessed you are with making the perfect playlist, or the fact that your friends come to you for pep talks like you’re some kind of emotional TED Talk dispenser.
These things matter. They’re clues. Passion often hides in the things you care too much about. The stuff that lights you up (or pisses you off) is not random — it’s a breadcrumb.
3. Try Finding Pluto
Here’s a sneaky little exercise: scroll through social media, but instead of hate-liking or doom-scrolling, try finding your Pluto. Wake up to the fact that the world is changing — fast. New jobs, new industries, and entirely new ways of living and working are appearing every day. And chances are, the career that truly fits you… hasn’t been shown to you yet.
Welcome to FindingPLUTO — a place where awesome life paths, soon-to-exist jobs, and new identities are not only possible — they’re encouraged.
Do you feel like you’re meant for something different, but you can’t name what it is?
Do you sense that your curiosity is pulling you forward, but you don’t know where to start?
You’re not alone. That’s exactly why we’re here.
At FindingPLUTO, we connect you with mentors who think differently — just like you.
Mentors who can help you discover job opportunities and learning paths that are hiding from view — not obvious, or just about to come out.
Whether you want to try a new professional identity, reimagine your skills, or discover a job no one else sees coming — we can help you get there.
Want to try speed skilling? Just-in-time learning? Digital apprenticeship? Bite-sized mastery?
4. Think Less About “What,” More About “How”
Your “path” might not be a single career, title, or job. It could be a way you’re meant to operate in the world. Are you a connector? A builder? A healer? A challenger?
If you’re someone who’s always organizing things, maybe your path isn’t “project manager at X company,” it’s bringing clarity and structure wherever chaos exists. Try speed skilling with just-in-time learning. That’s your superpower. You can express it in a thousand ways — so try one. Then another. Then another.
5. Play the Long Game (Spoiler: It’s Not Linear)
The truth is, most people don’t discover their thing by thinking — they discover it by doing. Your dream job won’t show up while you’re lying in bed overthinking. It’ll sneak in while you’re volunteering at a random event, taking a weird course on mushrooms, or helping a friend launch their podcast.
Treat your life like an experiment, not a test. Try stuff. Mess up. Pivot. That’s how you build a life that actually feels like yours.
This article was originally featured on our Lemon8 channel written by Suzanne Di Lionne—she’s the founder and one of our go-to mentors here at FindingPLUTO (yep, that’s one of our services on this site).
If you're staring at the dizzying world of brand-new jobs like "Where the heck do I even start?"—Suzanne’s your person. She’ll help you carve out a learning path that actually fits you—your interests, your curiosity, your vibe.
Switching careers? No stress—she’s got you. Whether you’re pivoting, exploring, or totally starting fresh, she’ll help you find your Pluto. Because let’s be real: we’re not sitting in outdated classrooms anymore—we’re launching reality. Find Pluto. Learn fast. Skill up. Show your stuff. Do it again. If you’re bold, curious, and down to move? You don’t need a degree to make waves. You just need to start. Right now.
If you're staring at the dizzying world of brand-new jobs like "Where the heck do I even start?"—Suzanne’s your person. She’ll help you carve out a learning path that actually fits you—your interests, your curiosity, your vibe.
Switching careers? No stress—she’s got you. Whether you’re pivoting, exploring, or totally starting fresh, she’ll help you find your Pluto. Because let’s be real: we’re not sitting in outdated classrooms anymore—we’re launching reality. Find Pluto. Learn fast. Skill up. Show your stuff. Do it again. If you’re bold, curious, and down to move? You don’t need a degree to make waves. You just need to start. Right now.