Understanding Happiness and Career Choices

The speaker reflects on the influence of their parents' expectations on their understanding of happiness, shaped by a different era. They discuss their educational journey, initially pursuing a premed path due to family expectations, and later discovering a passion for design through a Bauhaus course. This exploration of form and design has informed their thinking and communication skills. The speaker also touches on the generational responsibility of Baby Boomers to change the world and the importance of pursuing interests without fear.

How did the speaker's parents define happiness during their upbringing?

• As achieving personal dreams

• As having a large family

• As financial success

• As what would make the parents happy

What was the speaker's initial field of study at the Ivy League school?

• Dentistry

• Real Estate

• Architecture

• Premed

What professions did the speaker's father have?

• Dentist and Architect

• Orthodontist and Real Estate Developer

• Doctor and Engineer

• Lawyer and Teacher

What was the focus of the Bauhaus course the speaker took?

• Learning about interior design

• Exploring historical architecture

• Studying modern art

• Exploring shapes and forms

How did the Bauhaus course influence the speaker's thinking?

• It made them pursue a career in teaching

• It discouraged them from pursuing architecture

• It helped them understand the emotional components of design

• It taught them to appreciate historical buildings

What does the speaker believe is crucial for achieving anything?

• Avoiding challenges

• Following others' paths

• Being open and vulnerable

• Having a strict plan

What was the speaker's generation expected to do?

• Preserve traditions

• Avoid risks

• Change the world

• Focus on personal success

How did the speaker feel about the advice they received during their youth?

• They followed it closely

• They were indifferent to it

• They ignored it due to generational pressure

• They found it very helpful

What advice would the speaker give to their younger self?

• Focus only on financial success

• Avoid taking risks

• Listen to others' advice strictly

• Pursue interesting opportunities without fear

What does the speaker still consider themselves to be in many ways?

• A follower

• A leader

• A child

• A teacher