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Repetitive and narrow interests

Autismman

Just wondering what others thoughts are on their interests and how those interests may have impacted negatively when they need to try learn new skills and or adapt to a new work environment. 

A little background on myself; I have very little interest in much outside the scope of the news, gaming, some history, nature and occasionally the spiritual world. It sounds quite extensive and would appear to cover most of the reality we find ourselves in however I have always lacked ambition or had any interest in what may be known as “being successful” or “popular”. I’m happy being me and my routine keeps me sane and feeling safe but I do not think others would understand this way of life or being. 

Any common experience or thoughts very welcome, thank you 

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  • I don't really have any ambition either, I have things I'd quite like to do, but rarely the drive I see in others to achieve them, come to that I have a sense of having gotten away with it rather than one of achievement.

    FInd a job that will fund the things you enjoy, rather than feeling you have to work your way up some greasy pole.

    I think we all need to look at what success means, for us as individuals and as a society. We have immence pressure to "succeed" and an equally immence problem with mental health, I don't think the two are unrelated, I think way to many people are worrying themselves into an early grave, because they believe they should have a colour supplement life style. I'd say do what makes you happy and content, do you need a massive house or a big badge car and loads of instagramable holidays to be happy and lead a fulfilling life? I know I don't, I'd far rather be poor and happy than rich and miserable, obviously though I'd like not to have to worry about basics like paying bills, but success as the world sees it dosen't interest me.

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  • I don't really have any ambition either, I have things I'd quite like to do, but rarely the drive I see in others to achieve them, come to that I have a sense of having gotten away with it rather than one of achievement.

    FInd a job that will fund the things you enjoy, rather than feeling you have to work your way up some greasy pole.

    I think we all need to look at what success means, for us as individuals and as a society. We have immence pressure to "succeed" and an equally immence problem with mental health, I don't think the two are unrelated, I think way to many people are worrying themselves into an early grave, because they believe they should have a colour supplement life style. I'd say do what makes you happy and content, do you need a massive house or a big badge car and loads of instagramable holidays to be happy and lead a fulfilling life? I know I don't, I'd far rather be poor and happy than rich and miserable, obviously though I'd like not to have to worry about basics like paying bills, but success as the world sees it dosen't interest me.

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