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Background
James is a 19-year-old who recently graduated from high school. He didn’t get into college and feels unsure about his next steps. He spends most of his time at home watching videos online, hanging out with friends, and helping with small tasks in the family business. James knows he wants to do something meaningful but doesn’t know where to start.
1. What You Love
- What activities bring you joy and excitement?
- I enjoy fixing things around the house, like assembling furniture or repairing electronics. I also love playing video games and sometimes wonder how they’re made.
- What topics do you love learning about?
- I like watching DIY tutorials, tech reviews, and behind-the-scenes videos about how things are built or repaired.
- What would you do even without payment?
- I’d help friends and family fix broken gadgets or improve their setups, like organising their gaming stations or upgrading their computers.
- What makes you lose track of time?
- Working on small projects, like setting up a new tech device or trying to troubleshoot software problems on my computer.
2. What You’re Good At
- What are your natural talents?
- I’ve always been skilled at using my hands and figuring out how things work. I also have a knack for quickly understanding new technology.
- What skills come quickly to you?
- Problem-solving when it comes to fixing gadgets or optimising how they’re used.
- What do others compliment you on?
- People always say I’m patient and creative when finding solutions. They also trust me to help them with their tech issues.
- What achievements are you most proud of?
- I built my gaming PC with the money I saved from helping at my family’s shop. It’s not perfect, but it works great, and I learned a lot.
3. What the World Needs
- What problems do you see that need solving?
- Many people, especially older adults, struggle with basic tech issues and need help troubleshooting or setting things up.
- How can you contribute to your community?
- I can teach people how to use technology more effectively and fix minor issues to save time and money.
- What causes do you care deeply about?
- Helping others feel less frustrated with technology and making it more accessible to those left behind by tech advancements.
- What changes would you like to see in the world?
- I want to see more people empowered rather than intimidated by technology.
4. What You Can Be Paid For
- What services can you offer?
- Essential tech support, troubleshooting, and gadget setup. I could also offer custom gaming setups or tutorials for specific software.
- What skills are in demand?
- Tech troubleshooting, gadget repair, and teaching others how to use their devices effectively.
- What professional opportunities align with your skills?
- Working as a freelance tech support provider, joining a local electronics store, or starting a side hustle helping people with home tech issues.
- How can you create value for others?
- By making technology less stressful and more accessible for people in my community.
5. Intersection Analysis
- Where do your passions meet your skills?
- I love working with tech and gadgets and am naturally good at fixing and explaining how they work.
- How can your profession serve the world’s needs?
- By helping others solve their tech challenges, I can reduce their stress and help them use their devices more effectively.
- What work combines purpose with practicality?
- I am starting a mobile tech repair and support service for my neighbourhood.
- How can you align your income with your impact?
- Charging affordable rates for personalised tech services while building a reputation for reliability and kindness.
6. Finding Your Center
- What activities satisfy all four elements?
- Helping others troubleshoot and set up gadgets combines what I love, what I’m good at, what the world needs, and what I can be paid for.
- Where do you find the perfect balance?
- When I solve tech problems for others, I make their lives easier while learning and earning.
- What path combines passion, mission, profession, and vocation?
- Building a small, local tech repair and consulting service for individuals and small businesses.
- How can you move closer to your ideal intersection?
- Start by offering free or low-cost tech help to family and friends to build experience and confidence. Then, create simple flyers or a social media page to advertise services in the local area.
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