“What makes you feel depressed, annoyed, or like your life has gone astray if you don’t do it enough?” If you’re trying to find the work you should build your life around, this double-negative question will deliver better ideas than the usual, generic “What makes you happy?” Why? Because a lot of things make you happy, most of which aren’t work-related to begin with — but even among those that are, you’ll likely struggle to pick favorites.
The ultimate career building question.
