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I find this quite sad. There are a LOT of worthwhile organizations and purposes that need your time - badly - and would add needed balance to your life.

I volunteer with the American Red Cross which needs volunteer personnel for all kinds of purposes ranging from two week deployments to disaster areas to occasional help at blood drives. You'd develop all kinds of new skills and meet a lot of great people, all while having a very tangible impact on the world. And that's just one random example from what I personally spend my time doing.

Look around your area, community, and industry, and find more things to do. If nothing else you'll get a lot of good stories to tell. You might just find your purpose on life.




While this advice is good, I would resist from giving it when it isn't asked for. A lot of people need to discover it for themselves.




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