Not naive or stupid at all. You're doing the right thing by asking people their opinions. I've got a task for you, instead of asking what "would make me happy?

Not naive or stupid at all. You're doing the right thing by asking people their opinions. I've got a task for you, instead of asking what "would make me happy?" ask, "What excites me?". Think about the last few times you were really excited at the prospect of something. Can you imagine something just as exciting now? Do that! Also, to help you with your search I recommend you read these 3 books... Linchpin by Seth Godin - Seth is really easy to read and quite inspiring. - Helps you think about how you could best find a niche and define yourself. - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linchpin-Indispensable-career-create-remarkable/dp/0749953357 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linchpin-Indispensable-career-create... Tim Ferris' 4 Hour Work Week - Not everyone is a fan of lifestyle designers like Tim. It can seem a bit shallow at times. You might find the same too. In any case, Tim helps you find what you want to do (and how to do it). Covey's 7 Habits - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seven_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seven_Habits_of_Highly_Effe...