Want to do something great with my life?

Question

I am in a dilemma, I know that going on yahoo answers and seeking wisdom to decide my life is not something one should do, but i just want to see what some of you smart people have to say.

I want a career that i will not regret, it needs to be something i can have great pride in like hey i do this-----for a living or something. My fields of interest are action oriented as i recently tried to join the navy in hopes of becoming a navy seal. I was not able to because of a benign medical problem with my kidneys. I think i am pretty smart when i apply myself and i love to workout. I have no funds for college and currently work just to cover my car payments and cell bill. So anyone have ideas on what a very ambitious 20 year old could do.

Answer 1

Due to your kidney problem, any military would be out of the question....so to would be police and/or firefighter....without college, I am not sure WHAT you could do---but I think you COULD get into college through scholarships and such----call your local chapter of the NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION to see if THEY know of any scholarships or go to the public library and ask the librarian for the book of scholarships... it is a HUGE book with every listed scholarship in the country for ANYONE.... you can apply for any that you think you qualify for and I DO believe they even have a section for MEDICAL CONDITIONS.... what you COULD do then would be maybe WORK in a medical profession... either as a nurse or physicians assistant or maybe a vet's assistant... it's difficult without a degree ...between that and your kidney ailment you are rather limited... but WAIT--_I HAVE A SOLUTION....I'm pretty sure in EVERY state, there is a State agency that you can apply to for college money---I am handicapped and went through the OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION in NYS which is now called something else...but they paid my tuition, fees AND BOOKS for college ....I ended up being an income tax auditor for the state...(boring but it paid well and had great benefits).... but you could become a TEACHER or anything.... I wish I knew what State agency it would be called in YOUR state, but I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to find out... WORTH A TRY ISN'T IT???

Answer 2

Most people don't stick with jobs for more than 2 years anyways. If you can stick with your job for more than 2 years you know you're doing better than most. Before 30 years old you are likely to have 5-7 different jobs because you are looking for something to click. While you may gain ideas here, worldly experience is better. When you are in the right job or area, you will know that you've done something great with your life.

As for some general basics---stay out of trouble! If you haven't already noticed, most applications ask if you have had anything other than a minor traffic stop. Most companies don't want to hire anyone with a "history" if you know what I mean.

Volunteering is a great humbling experience. You may be struggling right now, but take a look at those who are worse off and volunteer at a local shelter.

I will tell you straight up that even just holding a job is doing something great. You don't need a great "status" job to know that you are doing something with your life. Once you are happy in life, that's all that matters.

Answer 3

There are many things you can do in such a young age.

For one, you could work as a volunteer and help in the community. You can have great pride in that, and it also feels good to do good. You are also doing good to the people in that way.

You can be a professional blogger, but I don't know how it works out, really.

You could start small with a business or invest in something.

If you can draw, you can also use that for your living as a newspaper comic artist or something.

Or if you want to, you can work two jobs and save enough money for college and start from there.

There are lots of things you can do in this world right now. You just have to know the good things you can do for yourself and for others. Just keep on improving yourself, try your very best, be diligent and patient, and be happy. You can do it if you think you can. : )

Have a nice day. :D

Answer 4

Start thinking creatively.My belief is just because you enjoy something doesn't mean you have to make a career (or money) from it.
I think many people get caught up in that notion.

They also get caught up in the idea that success is measured monetarily, the more you make the better you are, which is total BS.Or they measure their own greatness by others opinions, praise and acceptance, in which case there will always be someone that is not pleased with you.

That's all the smarts I have to offer you tonight. Good luck.

Answer 5

This is going to sound like a cop out but .....

If you want to have a good career, you must do something you really care about, and that you are good at.
And you know better than any of us, what that is.

All I can suggest is that if you like working out, and are passionate about people and their health, you should probably do something like finding a gym & becoming a physical trainer.

College is nice & structured. But a smart guy can learn everything he needs to know on the job, in a library, or on the internet. College is like a personal trainer, effective and expensive, but you don't REALLY need one to get in shape.

Career aside, if you want to have a good life, you must do what life does; which is:
Find a good mate, have a few kids, take care of everone best you can.

Answer 6

There are a lot of aspects that can make a man "great" and I wouldn't consider a person's job to be the only indication of greatness. Rather, you should consider what you are capable of becoming and wheather or not you are achieving your potential. For example, your ability to earn money, your relationship with God, your relationship with your family, your relationship with your community are all faces that you can reach some sort of "greatness".

I guess what I am saying here is try not to limit your perception of being a great man to what you do as a trade. How great is a President, a businessman or an author if he has a bad relationship with his own children? There are a lot of things that can make a person great.

Try to be less self-centered. Try to help people, be faithful to one true love, try to make money fairly. If you can do those things, you have achieved greatness!

Answer 7

Unless wag question could encourage holiday where a continent wide purchase of gifts that are usefull an necessary is done. Turn the holiday into something like Christmas but on a massive scale which involves people on The Seven Continents buying gifts for eachother.

Answer 8

Outdoor/adventure education may appeal to you. You know, like Outward Bound-type programs. I don't know what kind of qualifications they have for trip leaders. Don't completely write off higher education - there are thousands of scholarships available (try Fastweb.com to find them). Northland College in Ashland, WI, has a great outdoor ed program. It's sort of a tree-hugger school in a small town right off the Lake Superior shore.

Good luck.

Answer 9

My brother joined the canadian forces.

The army has over 1000 jobs you can choose from.

Each containing running for 4 hours starting from 5 am.

I might have over exagerated 4 hours, but its sure is a longg time.

So, i think you should. Join the army, if you love working out, you'll have a blast.


good luck

Answer 10

Try the US Army they re lowing their standards which might get you in and they are offering more now along the lines of cash and money for schooling.