A lot of us in this generation are experiencing the usual mid-life crisis at the end of the first quarter itself. Having recently stepped into 25, I am also evaluating what I want to do and where I want to be in the long run. 

This can be a hard question to figure out with the number of variables that have to be factored in. But a close friend of mine mentioned a philosophy that I think can help us figure out the answer to this question. 

Optimise for maximum learning and impact 

What set of skills and character traits make the unique me? Where I can learn the most? In which space can I make maximum impact? 

These questions can serve as our own personalised north star, effectively guiding us in the right direction.