One of Mark Twain’s most famous quotes is, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Profound, it can also be perplexing. We all have a purpose ...

We’ve been told for years that purpose is our “why?” That it’s the big reason behind everything we do. Our personal North Star. The grand unifying theory of our existence. But what if that’s not just ...

“For you came into existence not when you chose, but when the world had need of you." I stumbled upon this quote from the Stoic philosopher Epictetus. It is the second half of the sentence that struck ...

In troubled times outward disorder needs to be met with inner stability, which many people find difficult. One of the strongest ways to counter outward disorder is to know your purpose and then to ...

Ever since the Industrial Revolution severed our connection to the positive results of our very own hands’ work, “purpose” has fallen prey to many skepticisms, including the following: Do any of these ...

Purpose is a huge topic within the human development community. It has spawned countless books—including one by this author—and many, many conferences. Most examinations of the topic focus on how to ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Clark T. Bell One of the ...

...and why having one is so good for your well-being 💛 Reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD Volunteering and surrounding yourself with positive people can help you find your purpose. Listening to feedback ...

What is the purpose of life? There are as many answers to this age-old question as there are people, and they run the gamut from hopeful to nihilistic to, well, nonexistent. Here are just a few famous ...

I define purpose as the quality around which you shape your life. It’s your reason for being or why you get up in the morning. Purpose influences goals, but it’s actually broader and deeper. Here’s ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - What’s your why? It sounds like a simple question, right? Well, it’s not always an easy answer. Sometimes, you need to spend a little time identifying your purpose in order ...