Their older children all became doctors, but their youngest son chose/followed a different (career) 'path'.
His friends all went to college, but he chose to 'follow' a different path. [=to do something different]
He believes the average consumer is being 'led down the garden path' by the promises in advertisements.
(..) years from now, a star will explode and threaten to destroy the galaxy. That is where I'm from Jim. The future. A star went supernova. Consuming everything in its path. I promised the Romulans that I will save their planet. We outfitted our fastest ship. Using red matter I would create a black hole (..)2009 Star Trek
(..) Marrying your mother was... logical. Spock. You are fully capable of deciding your own destiny. The question you face is: Which path will you choose? This is something only you can decide. Spock. Come here, let me see you. - No. - Spock. There's no need to be anxious. (..)2009 Star Trek