Graham Weaver, CEO of Alpine Investors, teaches at Stanford, guiding students through career decisions. He uses the "genie framework," a method focusing on self-reflection and passion. He observes students often favor more practical paths over their genuine interests, leading to dissatisfaction. By identifying limiting beliefs and external pressures, Weaver helps them confront fears and pursue fulfilling careers. He emphasizes that settled career paths without enthusiasm can result in a monotonous routine, increasing anxiety, and lacking purpose, thus inspiring students to find and follow their true passions for a more meaningful life.
I often watch as students consider option A, which they see as more practical, and try to talk themselves out of option B, something that they have their hearts set on.
Getting locked into a career for which you have no enthusiasm leads to a life lived on autopilot, which can lead to an increased degree of anxiety and friction.
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