Hey everyone, a quick check-in. How are we doing on those New Year's resolutions? [laughter] Don't worry, save space. Mine was learning Spanish this year. Well, that's about all I've got right now. I'm a student here and my name is Stephanie Sanz and today I'm going to take you on a journey and not throughout the world but through time because time is that one thing that we think we have enough of until we realize that's also the one thing that we cannot get more of. And I wasn't always thinking about time ...

Key Takeaways on Career & Passion - The speaker reflects on the common Gen Z struggle of defining a career path post-graduation, highlighting the pressure to find one's passion [1] - The speaker initially felt lost despite extensive extracurricular involvement, revealing a sense of obligation rather than genuine passion in those activities [1] - The speaker challenges the misconception that passion is a pre-existing feeling to be discovered, instead advocating for passion as something built through exploration and learning [1][2] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking action and starting a process before expecting to find passion, suggesting that passion emerges from engagement and experience [8] - The speaker shares a personal anecdote of discovering leadership potential through initially obligatory activities, illustrating how consistent effort can lead to unexpected passion and skill development [6][7] The "Effect of Getting Hooked" - Four Stages - The speaker outlines four stages: initial boredom due to external demands, gradual realization of benefits, emotional investment and pride in one's work, and finally, an inability to imagine doing anything else [9][10][11][12] - The speaker compares discovering passion to the process of courtship, emphasizing the need to approach and try things to see if they fit, accepting that not every attempt will succeed [13] - The speaker encourages listeners to stop searching for passion and instead start taking action, as the fear of not liking something can hinder progress [14][15] - The speaker highlights that passion often arises from unexpected sources, urging listeners to step outside their comfort zones and try new things [17][18] - The speaker concludes by advocating for learning to love what is in front of you, emphasizing that action and engagement are necessary to discover and cultivate passion [19][20]