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Joe was at a loss for words.

Keegan looked at him, “So you don’t like it, but you don’t want to change it?”

Joe remained silent.

Why did it feel like he was getting a lecture from the top student back in high school? Serious, but to the point.

He opened his mouth, wanting to argue, but no words came out. After a while, he finally said, “I didn’t think that far.” He had only been focused on defying his family.

Keegan said, “Your life is your own. Whether you take it seriously or just go through the motions, it’s still your life. Ignoring what you don’t like won’t make it go away. Just getting by won’t solve the problem; it’ll still be there.”

“You go through school half-heartedly, graduate half-heartedly, then maybe you get a job or stay at home. And then what? Is that the life you want?”

Joe stared at Keegan for a long time before admitting, “No.”

He didn’t enjoy his major, so he didn’t put in much effort, just wanting to graduate quickly. But as Keegan pointed out, what happens after graduation? Should he find a job in his field or just work at his family’s company? Neither option appealed to him. He’d spent four years just getting by and gained nothing.

“I’m almost a junior now, and it feels too late to change my major,” Joe said, feeling a bit defeated.

exams this year and

lost causes? The way you

rare. Most successful people didn’t do poorly in school. Even ordinary people can secure a stable job through

and Stella were both

you’re in society, your network is your social circle. When you need help or information, people will respond based on the value you bring, not just how well you

taken aback by Keegan’s bluntness. “Do you have to be useful to make friends? Isn’t that kind of relationship

each stage, you’ll have different people running alongside you. Whether you keep going, stop, or change direction, you’re choosing your companions. If your goals align, you’ll have shared experiences, and that’s where

their usefulness. I’m saying it’s like running a marathon. It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you go, the goal is the same. People with the same goals will

time, but Keegan broke it down and explained why it was important. His

a knack for dealing with young people.

who had angrily called Keegan “Uncle” before, now called him “my brother and sister-in-law” when he was dropped off at

convincing me to study, I agree with what you said, so I’ll follow your advice. Do you need me to help with

talk after you pass your exams this

and ran

Stella kept glancing at Keegan. He noticed and asked, “Is there something

“You won’t use this approach