In the energizingTEDx talk “How to Find and Do Work You Love”, Scott Dinsmore shares how he went from feeling stuck in a meaningless job to building a career rooted in purpose. His powerful message: don’t settle for work that drains you—discover work that excites you. Dinsmore encourages us to start by understanding our strengths, values, and passions, then surround ourselves with people who uplift and challenge us. Clarity comes not from waiting for the perfect idea, but from taking action and learning along the way.

Dinsmore’s advice is simple but transformative—do the work that makes you come alive, and the impact will follow. Whether you’re early in your career or seeking a meaningful pivot later in life, you don’t need to have all the answers to begin. You just need the courage to explore what matters most to you, and the willingness to take bold, imperfect steps toward it.

What’s something you love doing so much, you’d do it even if you weren’t paid?
 What’s holding you back from turning that into part of your career path?
 How can you take one small step today toward work that feels meaningful?

Join theAge Brilliantly Forum and share your journey to finding or building work you love. Let’s support each other in creating careers filled with passion, purpose, and impact—at any age.