Millennial (born 1984 or after) - Depressed, lost, but...

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Perhaps you can help a millennial connect with good sources of discussion with other millennials to help them cope and learn the skills that would turn their lives around.  You might wish to pass this piece onto a millennial to see if it will be of interest and use to them.

Simon Sinek brilliantly laid out the dilemma and the solution in this video: Simon Sinek On Millenials, which, I think, all people should watch regardless of age, as it is quite meaningful and insightful.   He nails what is going on with the Millenial and the problems that need to be resolved.

Some points:

The millennial was, in most cases, dealt a bad hand, and are where they are through no fault of their own.  The parents tried everything they could think of, but ultimately they taught the millennials some of the wrong things (such as entitlement, getting credit where none is earned, etc.).

They are stuck in short term Facebook, et.al. dependencies and addictions and ways of behaving that push out of the way the learning of the skills that will cause them to be able to cope effectively with building a career, social relationships, and a life built on long term valuables.

They are not experiencing job fulfillment, close relationships.  Nor learning the skills of cooperation.

Yes, the corporations "should" realize that they need to teach the millennials what it takes, but I wouldn't hold my breath on that one, as they are unlikely to be able to see that.

It seems that, as with many problems related to any subculture of civilization, the Millenials must rely on themselves, as they are the ones most interested in getting better results.

I received a nice note from "Kolyanne" on the usefulness of my Self Esteem And Confidence, Resources page.  She also shared, on her "Pinch Of Attitude" blog, a related article Always Believe In Yourself And Learn Why Most People Are Insecure.  In that she included the Simon Sinek video where Simon Sinek simply, and brilliantly, "nails it!"   Even if you are not a millenial, I recommend that you watch the Simon Sinek On Millenials video - AND then pass this onto a Millenial!

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