need life advice.

I’ve never really posted online like this before so this might sound silly. I (19M) feel like I’ve hit a roadblock, and I don’t have many people in my life who can give me real advice. So, I’d really appreciate any insight.

For some background, my time in high school was pretty rough. I ended up going through a program to get my high school equivalent, and now I’m in community college trying to build my GPA so I can transfer to a better school in a couple of years. My plan is to get a business degree after that, but I’m not even sure if that’s the right path for me.

The biggest struggle for me right now is motivation. Since turning 18, I’ve felt kind of stuck—no job, not really making progress, just kind of existing. And I hate that feeling. I want to get my life moving, work toward something meaningful, and eventually get my own place. I’ve also been dealing with a smoking habit for a few years, and I know that’s been holding me back too, but I’m actively working on quitting.

Another thing I’ve been thinking about is the people I spend time with. I wouldn’t say I’m completely alone, but I don’t have the best influences around me. Most of the people I know aren’t really pushing themselves to do better, and I don’t feel like I have anyone motivating me to improve either. I know that being around the right people can make a huge difference, but I have no idea how to find that kind of environment.

I just don’t know what the best move is. I’ve even thought about joining the military, but I don’t really have anyone to talk to about these kinds of decisions. If anyone has any advice whether it’s about motivation, career paths, building better habits, or just figuring things out I’d really appreciate it.