Start where aptitude meets aliveness. Inventory moments when you lose track of time, skills friends seek you for, and experiences you’ve metabolized into empathy. This triangulation reveals a gift that is both learned and lived. Then, designate a corner: a classroom, a block, a guild, or a digital niche where your gift addresses a real need.
To keep scope wise, phrase the aim with a verb and a noun—“mentor first-gen interns,” “translate clinic forms,” “host quiet writing hours.” By making the who and what explicit, you turn vague goodwill into a lantern you can actually lift. [...]
