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Think About It

What three things are you most proud of in your life right now? | If you only had to do one thing in the time you have left to live, what would that thing be? | What is your mission in life or the contribution you have to make to the world? | What is “no big deal” to you that others struggle with? | What do you do well without thinking? | For what tasks or activities do you receive the most compliments and positive signs of recognition? | We all have activities that come naturally to us—those things we excel in with little effort or prior knowledge. What comes naturally to you? | There are too many problems in the world to count, but among all the problems in the world, one thing bothers you the most. What one problem in the world do you want to solve? | What do you receive praise for that satisfies you the most? | What would you do if money wasn’t an issue? | Do you find people often compliment you on skills that seem easy? | Are there any activities you’ve performed at school that make you lose track of time? | What do you think you can do well but haven’t tried yet? Why haven’t you gone for them? | What activities do you finish and think, “I can’t wait to do that again”? | What have you done well without needing instructions? | What have other people told you you’re great at? | Think back over your life by starting with your earliest memories. On what have you been complimented? Noticed or rewarded for? What feedback have you received that rang true with you? | Examine your possessions and what you’ve collected: books, equipment, memorabilia, treasures, tools, knick-knacks, furniture, etc. Are there any thematic elements to your most prized possessions? What does this reveal about you? For example, if you collect comic books and art supplies, you might be a great graphic novelist! | What was the happiest day of your life? Why? What happened that day that affirmed something foundational about yourself? | Your worst day? Why? What was trampled on? | What activity (school-related or extracurricular) brings you the most satisfaction? | What bores you or makes you feel tired, wooden, and forced into doing it? | What do you realize or understand more than most people? | If you could change one thing about the world and what we experience by being here, what would that be? | Blogs, ads, YouTube, newsletters, webinars, radio, infomercials, conferences—all of these are good for learning new skills and about the world around you. But how much do you know about what you think? Pay attention to your thoughts. Buy a small notebook, carry it with you, and take notes on yourself: what attracts you, engages you, fires up your heart? | What does passion mean to you? | What are you good at, and who will pay you to do it? | Where is the overlap between what you’re currently doing and what you want to do? | What are you interested in learning more about? | What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind for badass girls in the future? | What is your unique purpose in the world? | What do you want to achieve that brings you joy? | What do other people tell you you’re passionate about? Good at? | What do you daydream about? | What would you do if you didn’t have to work?