The best gift an educator can give is to get somebody to become self reflective.
Its important to have specific dreams. Dream Big. Dream without fear.
Complaining does not work as a strategy.
Everyone has to contribute to the common good. To not do so can be described in one word: selfish.
Just because you're in the driver's seat, doesn't mean you have to run people over.
You will need to find your passion. Don't give up on finding it because then all you're doing is waiting for the Reaper.