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Scenario

When medical school acceptance reveals hollow motivation

I got accepted to medical school after years of preparation but last week I realized I only want to be a doctor because I want people to think I am smart.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Achievement of a long-sought goal has exposed the emptiness of ego-driven ambition and raised questions about authentic calling.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Higher education and its purpose?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.