Anicca

Your problem is common, the more good options you are aware of the harder it is to finally settle on one. I really struggle with either studying psychology academically or doing something more radical and extraordinary (I have been thinking a lot about living in a cabin in the woods for a year and having psychologists do empirical research on my behaviour and brain function). Society (at least in Europe) has made it 10x easier to just go with academia but that is actually a hint that tells me not to follow that path. On the other hand, somebody has to go and try to advance holism in the system of academia which is why there is purpose in studying psychology aswell. But if your Life Purpose is something creative outside of academia and you are passionate about it, lucky you, go with it and don't get distracted so much. And if you are interested in neuroscience - why not read about it in your free time? Maybe that knowledge will come in handy at some point of your life

@Dan Arnautu Man, I thought quite similar about many points you mentioned and other points inpired me to go and do that for myself.@phoenix666 Both of you opened my eyes to the fact that this time is perfect for a headstart in your self-actualization endeavours and not the other way around! I am really grateful for this community and the time you took to reply Keep rocking!

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Hey you! I have been struggeling alot with the issue of whether or not to go to university. My Life Purpose is to "introduce self-actualization to schools, reforming the education system". I am also working with the founders of a new school subject called "Glück" (eng. happiness, fulfillment) to give seminars to teachers. I have now applied for a psychology bachelor though because of multiple reasons: - Germany, the country I live in is set up such that people with degrees have a much better chance to earn money and people without degrees are often not taken seriously - It is free to study here - I will get into an academic environment with inspiring people around me - I only 19 years old and there is much to learn Anyway, since there are so many other things to do instead and since I got a taste of that during a half year travel trough southeast asia I am feeling like I am trowing away so many awesome options... I could grow myself faster joining an ashram or becoming an entrepreneur right away. Also I really have to comprimize with what I learn: Half of my studies are about math and statistics which does not appeal to me too much. Does that fall under the category of "accepting drudgery"? Aand I heard Leo saying academia does not really get closer to truth and conciousness both of them being top values of mine... What is your opinion about that? Maybe some of you guys have been at the same crossroad in life