Do more of your favorite hobby.

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It shifts the conversation from what you like to do (having a passion or hobby) to how you can be a valuable contributor in helping society fills its needs (having a purpose).

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Do you have any suggestions on how to encourage this new hobby of his without frustrating him?

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