I resonate with you so much in this because to this day I still struggle with obsessing over my end goal. However I know that doing that will make me miss things that I might regret later in life. I am still looking to find this balance and I am doing my best to get there.

Also "The Alchemist" is a great read, and the story is very fascinating. I currently am halfway through it with full intention on finishing it when this job searching process is over with. I felt like I was gaining so much wisdom from it just after reading the first few chapters so I am very excited to finish.