What kinds of questions help a young person think about their calling? We’ve collected several questions here (each including followup questions!) that you can ask the young person in your life.
- What is the most adventurous thing you have done in your life? What did you learn from doing it?
- Talk about someone who inspires you. What qualities do you most admire in them?
- Who do you think has the coolest job? Why?
- What talents/skills/hobbies do you have? How could you see using these in a future career?
- When does ‘flow’ happen for you? What are you doing when you become totally focused and you lose track of time?
- What did you want to be when you were little? Why do you think that appealed to you?
- Has anyone ever told you you’re good at something (even if you didn’t agree with them)? Do you agree with them? If not, what do you think they were seeing in you instead?
- Share about a time when you were lost. What are some of the things that were helpful in finding your way?
- Which teacher has made the biggest difference in your life, and why?
- What scares or worries you most about the future? What is something you do to feel better when you’re anxious or scared?
- What things would you change about the world? How can you see yourself making a difference in this area?
- If you could have one super-hero quality, what would it be? How could you use that skill to make the world a better place?