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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.

who retook the college entrance exams this year and scored high enough to pick a new

a class for lost causes? The way you talk makes me feel like if

great education, but that’s rare. Most successful people didn’t do poorly in school. Even ordinary people can secure

and Stella were both

your social circle. When you need help or information, people will respond based on

you have to be useful to make friends? Isn’t that kind of relationship

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 the

a marathon. It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you go, the goal is the same.

impressed by how sharp Keegan’s reasoning was. His family always told him to study hard and not waste time, but Keegan broke it down and explained why it was important. His major might have been chosen by others, but his life was his own.

knack for dealing with young people. First Julian, now

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

Keegan, “Even though I know you must have a reason for convincing me to study, I agree with what you said, so I’ll

after you pass your exams this

waved and ran into

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

and whispered, “You won’t use this approach when teaching your own kids,