Do political protest rallies morph into actionable political results?

To those that didn't know what you wanted to do in life, did you figure it out or did you just finally decide you needed to pick something and chose a path? How did it work out for you?
I'm still interested in getting to know you better. What are the boundaries or expectations that are important to you?
Do those foodie experts who strongly prefer either chocolate, sunflower seeds, or raisins have a connection to specific types of personality in the modern world?