Here is what worked for me:
1) Make a list of everything you are very good at, or you could be very good at.
2) Make a list of everything you love doing. The things that make time and space appear nonexistant.. Things that make you say "Wow... it's been 4 hours since I started?". This list will more or less overlap the list in 1)
3) Look back unto your life and see if there are any recurring patterns about what people tell you you should do or what path you seem to keep getting thrown into. Is there anything among those that really interest you? Lists from 1) and 2) will help here.
4) What are you curious about? This again links with 1) and 2). If you are not curious about anything, then you need to read, do, experience more until you find something that really peaks your interest. You are kinda young, but things you "have to" do might have dullified your curiousity, so you might have to dig it back out from under the clutter.
Your purpose is what really interests you, makes you lose track of time, and also serves the highest good for all. Keep in mind that it could change over time as you learn and experience more so long as it sweeps you off your feet.
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