The answer to my problems is actually a question; "Would I rather regret something I did or something I didn't do". And, I'd rather regret something I did. That's how I know I'm not the type of person who can with the flow. Going with the flow indeed makes life easier but it’s also a reality escape not easy to wake up from.
Why go with the flow when you clearly know the ending? The desperate go with the flow because they can't accept reality. The helpless go with the flow because they are left with no choice.
If you don't know what to do, if you’re not happy, if you're confused and lost, if you think you're trapped, if you don't like your job or your major or whatever, if someone is giving you only 1% of hope, then don't be afraid to be the first to smash everything and say "so what!". It might be hard, but just do it and it's going to make you feel so peaceful, you won't regret. Life is short and you don't want only 1% of what you deserve, you don't even want 50% or 70%, alright? It's all or nothing, now or never. Instead of going blindly with the flow, just take a step backward and realize that it's not the end of the world regardless of whatever and whoever you lose. You were born possessing nothing, remember? You can always start over, always.
Going with the flow hoping that it might turn out better when you already know the ending? It's good to be hopeful, but if it's a reality then better accept it. Anyone can do much better than the flow if they just step out of their comfort zone for a bit.
Don't go with the flow,
Only dead fish might do so.