You don’t have to have it all figured out at once. In her insightfulTEDx talk “How to Find Your Passion and Make it Your Job”, Emma Rosen shares how she took an unconventional approach to discovering her career path—by trying out 25 jobs before turning 25. Her experiment taught her that passion isn’t something you passively wait for—it’s something you actively uncover. By gaining hands-on experience in different fields, Rosen was able to challenge assumptions, explore what truly energized her, and ultimately design a more meaningful career.

Rosen encourages others to embrace exploration, curiosity, and learning—not just planning. Instead of committing too early to one track, she urges us to give ourselves permission to experiment. Passion grows when you take risks, reflect deeply, and remain open to new experiences. Whether you’re just starting out or reinventing yourself later in life, you can create a career that reflects your unique interests and values.

What jobs or roles have sparked your interest but you haven’t explored yet?
 How can you give yourself more space to try, learn, and adjust?
 What does your ideal workday feel like—and how close are you to creating it?

Share your thoughts and experiences in theAge Brilliantly Forum. Let’s talk about the steps, experiments, and bold decisions that help us find careers—and lives—we truly love.