The Day a Student Told Me “Mam, I Don’t Know What I Want” (And How I Helped Him Find It)
Table of Contents Introduction: A Moment That Changed My Mentoring Approach The Conversation That Started It All Understanding the Real Problem The Framework I Used to Help Him Find Clarity Signs You’re Also Confused About Your Career Practical Steps to Find What You Want How You Can Apply This to Your Own Life Real-World Example: The Career Triangle Exercise FAQs Conclusion Finding Clarity Is a Journey, Not a Decision Connect with me for expert career insights: www.linkedin.com/in/learnwithsankari 1. Introduction: A Moment That Changed My Mentoring Approach It was a regular mentoring session. The student on the other side of the screen looked nervous. After a long pause, he said softly “Mam, I don’t know what I want in life.” That sentence hit me harder than I expected. Because it wasn’t just his voice it echoed the thoughts of hundreds of students and young professionals I had met before. In today’s fast-moving world, career ...