We live in a world where the next “big thing” is always one click away. A new hustle. A new side gig. A new promise of overnight success. Welcome to the world of Shiny Object Syndrome—where every opportunity looks like gold, and it’s easier than ever to lose sight of your true path.
Let’s be real: if you don’t have a firm grasp on your North Star, it’s easy to get swayed by the latest trend or someone else’s definition of success. A wandering mind is like a Wi-Fi signal on a rainy day—easily disrupted.
It kind of reminds me of a Jedi mind trick. As Obi-Wan said, “These aren’t the droids you’re looking for…”—and you nod along, even when they’re clearly your droids. That’s how it feels when the world keeps telling you who you should be, what you should chase, and why you’re “behind” if you’re not doing it their way.
I’ve been listening to Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck, hoping to find some clarity myself. And let me tell you—this whole “life purpose” thing sometimes feels like a superhero origin story. You know, a regular person gets bitten by a radioactive spider or injected with super-soldier serum and suddenly finds their destiny. I wish it were that easy.
Truth is, many people spend their whole lives searching for their purpose… and some never quite find it.
Worse, the world is full of people and programs ready to exploit that search. Social media, YouTube, emails—everywhere I look, someone is trying to sell me their version of purpose. “Become a stock trader!” “Flip real estate!” “Go viral on YouTube!” “Sell digital assets!” Each one is pitched as the golden ticket to financial freedom.
And if you’re not jumping in, the message is clear: you must not want success badly enough.
It’s exhausting. It makes you feel like a failure for not joining their “cool kid” club.
Now, I’m not saying all these paths are scams—some might work for the right person. But the point is, there’s a lot of noise. And that noise can make it harder for regular folks like us to hear our own voice.
Here’s what I believe: we weren’t all meant to do the same thing.
We each have God-given gifts, and we were built to play different roles. Not everyone is supposed to be the quarterback. Some of us are wide receivers, linemen, coaches, even bench players who come in at the exact right time and change the game.
It doesn’t make one person better than another—it just means we all have a different assignment.
And only you know yours.
It’s not something someone else can sell you. It’s not something an algorithm can predict. Your North Star is already programmed into your DNA. You just have to listen. Your body, your heart, your soul—they’ll tell you when something is right. It won’t just feel like, “That sounds nice.” It’ll be more like a full-body “YES.” That’s when you know.
I wish I could say I’ve found my North Star already. The truth is—I’m still looking.
Sure, I’ve dabbled in things like stock trading or thinking about becoming a real estate investor, but if I’m being honest, those things sound nice mostly because they promise money. They don’t light my soul on fire. They don’t feel like a calling. I want something I’d still love—even if it never made me rich.
Something that serves others. Something that leaves a mark.
I don’t think I’m alone in that.
Maybe my purpose is to share my journey—my highs, my lows, my lessons—so others can find their own path a little faster. I believe we all have value to give, and I believe we need each other to get where we’re meant to be.
So, to those of you still searching: you’re not alone.
To those who’ve found your true North: don’t forget to lend a hand to the rest of us.
And to the dark side and its shiny Jedi mind tricks? Nice try. We’re not falling for it anymore.
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