You're all speaking to me him like he's going to magically become enlightened tomorrow and all his problems will be gone. I'm gonna bet that's not gonna happen. I think right now @Darthcolo you need a plan for understanding your own underlying drive and meaning. I'd suggest making a contemplation journal on what makes life worth living. What does a successful life look like to you? Get all your ideas out of your head on paper and then organize them to better understand what in life is worth your time. Anything from friends to your health to your purpose/career to learning. Then, you can start to plan your days and weeks accordingly to give you the most time in meaningful activities

I would describe the finding and going after my current life purpose as:
I looked in what type of work I believe in. Believe in that it could change the lives of many for the better.
Then I created a good enough story in my head that forced me to take action.
The rest comes as you go, just walk into the jungle...