I have a habit of doing the same thing of isolating myself trying to figure that stuff out. It really made me feel like crap for a few months but you’re right. Talking to others can be very clarifying
I definitely recommend trying to surround yourself with mentors and people who are doing the things you want to be doing more of. One conversation can be incredibly useful.
Thank you for sharing those mistakes with us Joseph ! : ) 1.Waiting for perfect instead of better 2.Waiting for an "AH-HA" moment 3.Figuring it all out on your own 4.Giving up too early
Hi Joe, you have no idea how much I needed to watch this one, and this onde specifically! you crafted pefectly the emotion I go through-since I am at this freakin' crazy transittional phase and I am not going anywehre still... the what ifs are killing me every day and sometimes I feel like a complete failure and tears just coming out... thank you for sharing this. I am personally grateful.
How can you decide the difference between being patient and persistent and when you are in step 5 ready to jump ship. (In addition, even if you know waiting will pay off, is doing something that is making you miserable for another two years even worth it.) Also, fantastic videos. Thank you.
Alex, well, therein lies the challenges. How do you know whether to cut your losses and move on or hang in there a bit longer because you might be about to turn a corner. Honestly, it's hard to know, but I'd recommend considering what impact your efforts to stick things out are having on the rest of your life. Also, define where you'll draw the line because it's often when you cross too many of the lines in your life or when you're having to compromise who you are, that you'll actually decide to then jump ship.
Joseph Liu thank you for the great advice. This gives me a perspective to think about and keep in mind as i continue to progress. The channel is really fantastic. Great job.
I made a career change and went back to university to do radiography and I’m so disappointed that I’m 3/4 through the course and having doubts. Really gets me down especially as this is my second degree and it took some courage to go back to studying as a mature student
The decision to return to school is not always straightforward, and I've definitely been in a situation where I felt like I was on the wrong path the educational degree I chose. It sounds like you're facing quite the dilemma of whether to cut your losses or just stick things out. I wish you the best of luck with your decision, and I do hope you'll make a decision that truly honors who you are and where you would like to take your life.
I have just completed medical school now im doing my 1st clinical rotation in cardiology, i have never really had much interest in the medical field,i just followed what others were doing. Now i find it extremely difficult to carry on, feel empty inside but im pushing forward only because i have given almost 5 years of my life towards this goal and also the expenses of medical education that my parents bore for me, ,what should i do?
Tahmasip, ahhh, I've been there myself, although I only managed to complete 2 weeks of medical school before leaving it all behind. Right now, I'd imagine the medical field is even more daunting than before. While I don't have any magical words of wisdom I can necessarily share via a RUclips comment, I'd encourage you to check out my TEDx Talk on Reshaping the Story of Your Career, where I talk about my own journey into and out of medicine, which may provide you with a few helpful nuggets. ruclips.net/video/OGpVOSPqboc/видео.html
You mentioned in one of your videos that you left studying medicine. How did you deal with the disappointment from family etc. Also, how did you know you know it definitely wasn't the right career path for you?
Philip, yes, I left the Georgetown School of Medicine after only two weeks during my first term there. I suppose you never know with 100% that a path isn't right for you, but I felt a viscerally negative reaction during my first days there in the medical school program. I just felt so misplaced to the point where I knew it within me, but couldn't quite put it into words for others to understand. I wasn't excited by the studies, dreaded each day, and felt physically and mentally exhausted from it. Years later, I went to business school, and although the program wasn't as demanding as medical school by any means, it was still challenging. The difference was that I felt excited and energized by it all. It just felt like such a great fit. In terms of dealing with family, honestly, sharing the news with my mother and father was not easy. Especially as Taiwanese immigrants who moved to the US for us to have a promising future, they were so proud of me when I got accepted into medical school. So telling them I was dropping out was one of the toughest conversations I ever had with them. They were disappointed, but they accepted it. At the time, I actually decided to avoid too many conversations with them after dropping out of medical school because I didn't want too have to "face" their explicit or implicit judgement too much as I was desperately trying to just pick up the pieces and sort out my life. I actually told both of them I was going to spend some time on my own figuring things out. I needed that space to determine what was right for me. Years later, they both told me that they could see just how good of a decision it was.
@@JosephPLiu Thanks for sharing your experience! I find myself more often than not trying to please my parents and everyone else first before my own needs as I hate to disappoint and I worry too much about what others think of me. I'm 27 and have a stable job as an accountant but I know it's not something that I want to do for the rest of my life. I just haven't figured out what I actually want to do when I "grow up".
I have a habit of doing the same thing of isolating myself trying to figure that stuff out. It really made me feel like crap for a few months but you’re right. Talking to others can be very clarifying
I definitely recommend trying to surround yourself with mentors and people who are doing the things you want to be doing more of. One conversation can be incredibly useful.
Same issue. I am having these days to isolate myself to figure out the solution but failed to convince myself
Thank you for sharing those mistakes with us Joseph ! : )
1.Waiting for perfect instead of better
2.Waiting for an "AH-HA" moment
3.Figuring it all out on your own
4.Giving up too early
Absolutely! Glad you found this helpful.
Hi Joe, you have no idea how much I needed to watch this one, and this onde specifically! you crafted pefectly the emotion I go through-since I am at this freakin' crazy transittional phase and I am not going anywehre still... the what ifs are killing me every day and sometimes I feel like a complete failure and tears just coming out... thank you for sharing this. I am personally grateful.
Powerful video Joseph, perfectionism can be a curse! I'll keep these tips in mind.
Wow I’m experiencing every one of these things. Thanks for the tips.
How can you decide the difference between being patient and persistent and when you are in step 5 ready to jump ship. (In addition, even if you know waiting will pay off, is doing something that is making you miserable for another two years even worth it.) Also, fantastic videos. Thank you.
Alex, well, therein lies the challenges. How do you know whether to cut your losses and move on or hang in there a bit longer because you might be about to turn a corner. Honestly, it's hard to know, but I'd recommend considering what impact your efforts to stick things out are having on the rest of your life. Also, define where you'll draw the line because it's often when you cross too many of the lines in your life or when you're having to compromise who you are, that you'll actually decide to then jump ship.
Joseph Liu thank you for the great advice. This gives me a perspective to think about and keep in mind as i continue to progress. The channel is really fantastic. Great job.
Really solid Joseph. Thanks for the advice.
Of course! Glad you found it helpful.
thanks for this great Video Joseph!!
My pleasure!
I made a career change and went back to university to do radiography and I’m so disappointed that I’m 3/4 through the course and having doubts. Really gets me down especially as this is my second degree and it took some courage to go back to studying as a mature student
The decision to return to school is not always straightforward, and I've definitely been in a situation where I felt like I was on the wrong path the educational degree I chose. It sounds like you're facing quite the dilemma of whether to cut your losses or just stick things out. I wish you the best of luck with your decision, and I do hope you'll make a decision that truly honors who you are and where you would like to take your life.
I have just completed medical school now im doing my 1st clinical rotation in cardiology, i have never really had much interest in the medical field,i just followed what others were doing. Now i find it extremely difficult to carry on, feel empty inside but im pushing forward only because i have given almost 5 years of my life towards this goal and also the expenses of medical education that my parents bore for me, ,what should i do?
Tahmasip, ahhh, I've been there myself, although I only managed to complete 2 weeks of medical school before leaving it all behind. Right now, I'd imagine the medical field is even more daunting than before. While I don't have any magical words of wisdom I can necessarily share via a RUclips comment, I'd encourage you to check out my TEDx Talk on Reshaping the Story of Your Career, where I talk about my own journey into and out of medicine, which may provide you with a few helpful nuggets. ruclips.net/video/OGpVOSPqboc/видео.html
2 years later any feedback to motivate us beginners
Thank you sharing
Appreciate all your videos. Thank you
Great to hear you find them useful! Thanks for subscribing!
You mentioned in one of your videos that you left studying medicine. How did you deal with the disappointment from family etc. Also, how did you know you know it definitely wasn't the right career path for you?
Philip, yes, I left the Georgetown School of Medicine after only two weeks during my first term there. I suppose you never know with 100% that a path isn't right for you, but I felt a viscerally negative reaction during my first days there in the medical school program. I just felt so misplaced to the point where I knew it within me, but couldn't quite put it into words for others to understand. I wasn't excited by the studies, dreaded each day, and felt physically and mentally exhausted from it. Years later, I went to business school, and although the program wasn't as demanding as medical school by any means, it was still challenging. The difference was that I felt excited and energized by it all. It just felt like such a great fit.
In terms of dealing with family, honestly, sharing the news with my mother and father was not easy. Especially as Taiwanese immigrants who moved to the US for us to have a promising future, they were so proud of me when I got accepted into medical school. So telling them I was dropping out was one of the toughest conversations I ever had with them. They were disappointed, but they accepted it. At the time, I actually decided to avoid too many conversations with them after dropping out of medical school because I didn't want too have to "face" their explicit or implicit judgement too much as I was desperately trying to just pick up the pieces and sort out my life. I actually told both of them I was going to spend some time on my own figuring things out. I needed that space to determine what was right for me.
Years later, they both told me that they could see just how good of a decision it was.
@@JosephPLiu Thanks for sharing your experience! I find myself more often than not trying to please my parents and everyone else first before my own needs as I hate to disappoint and I worry too much about what others think of me. I'm 27 and have a stable job as an accountant but I know it's not something that I want to do for the rest of my life. I just haven't figured out what I actually want to do when I "grow up".
Salamat po Sir sa Advice!
Great advice thank you
Absolutely. Happy to hear you found it useful.