He hasn't yet decided what 'direction' he should take as a writer. [=hasn't decided exactly what he should try to do as a writer]
I've got a bad 'sense of direction'. [=I become lost frequently; I often don't know which way to go]
You have to learn to 'follow directions'. [=do what you are told or are instructed to do]
(..) We've likely thrown a propeller blade. - May l bring you anything ? - No, thank you. - Did you see anything ? - l don't see anything now, do you ? lf this is the direction the rats are going, that's good enough for me. Please, sir, please... everything's under control. - You there. (..)1997 Titanic