MARCH 13, 2024
If you're feeling lost, don't chase purpose – do this instead
You've probably heard the advice to "start with why”.
Whether in business or in your career, it's touted as the key to motivation.
And I agree — understanding your "why" is incredibly energizing.
BUT I think many people take a counter-productive approach to this.
They ask questions like "What's it all for?" or "What is my purpose?”, convincing themselves that if they just think about it hard enough, the answer will appear.
If you're feeling a little lost, here’s my advice: Don’t chase purpose.
Chasing purpose as a singular goal leaves you on an endless (and often frustrating) quest for the ONE thing you're meant to do.
(Spoiler: very few people have just ONE thing.)
Chase the markers of purpose
Instead, chase the feelings associated with purpose.
They are powerful indicators of where your skills and passions align:
You can’t experience these feelings by sitting at home thinking about your purpose.
You experience them by getting out into the world and trying things.
Purpose isn’t always one grand mission.
It’s about living your life in a way that feels meaningful to you, every single day.
So, if you're feeling lost, don't stress about finding your one true purpose.
Instead, chase the feelings that make life feel purposeful.
Experiment, explore, and let those feelings guide you towards a life that's rich with meaning and fulfillment.
Rooting for you,
Charlotte
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