QUEST(ion)

This phase is the development of the individual as they work on their passions and talents. It starts at birth and goes on for many years, usually through childhood and schooling. It culminates in an Awakening when the individual comes to decide that they would like to make their work a combination of their passions and talents.

Awakening can happen through a variety of factors including supportive parents and environment; indeed it is many times an unsupportive environment that spurs the individual. This is akin to the Call to Adventure described by Joseph Campbell.

Regardless of the causes, it is an internal decision that happens within the invidual.