What if a person is not defined by his or her occupation? What if we refuse social status as a measurement of recognition and achievement? Where does happiness fall on such a scale of values? And what is happiness to start with? Jan Kerekes had finished his Masters with flying colors, but instead of pursuing his career, he chose to follow his dreams. More than a decade later, after various jobs on four continents and extensive travels through more than hundred countries, Jan is still following the same path. He will tell you why exploring this world is a great way to discover yourself, but also that being lost sometimes is a perfectly normal thing. Jan Kerekes had finished his Masters with flying colors, but instead of pursuing his career, he chose to follow his dreams. More than a decade later, after various jobs on four continents and extensive travels through more than hundred countries, Jan is still following the same path. He will tell you why exploring this world is a great way to discover yourself, but also that being lost sometimes is a perfectly normal thing. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx