You've written that people are more sure of what they don't want to do than what they truly want to do. Once we have done something we don't want to do, the options for what we do want to do are so much bigger. Also, even the things that you might really love to do, it's easy to burn out. Things like cleaning out your closets, that's external simplification. But, it's more important than ever before to have a sense of what you're about, to simplify your needs.
People have unlimited options now for what they can strive for.
A big challenge is simply deciding what a person wants. That's what is key, getting clear on what really motivates you, what you're really passionate about, what your values truly are. Repacking Your Bags dealt with the good life. And the good life has four parts to it. Living in the place you belong with people you love while doing the right work on purpose.