More Money Doesn't Make Me Happier? -- How To Choose Career?

Hi all, 

I realized that making close to $170k in comp, and $80k from investments isn't making me feel nearly as fulfilled as I thought it would. Finance is fine, but I feel that I was doing it for the wrong reasons. 

To those of you who left the "path" to pursue your passion, or do a 180 into another career, how did you figure out what you were most interested in? -- I am pretty confident I can get into a strong MBA program, but have no idea what I really would like to dedicate my professional life to. 

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