What’s your “purpose” or “why”?
What’s your “purpose” or “why”?
One of the first things I like to work with my mentees is helping them discover their “purpose” or their “why" in life.
When you find it, it becomes your north star!
When you know your “purpose” or “why”, it can help you with deciding on big career decisions, like a role change or a job change or just help you get your mojo back in your current role.
So if you are looking to discover your “purpose” or your “why”, here are my 3️⃣ tidbits for you to consider.
1. Watch this
If you haven’t seen it or haven’t watched it for awhile, check out Simon Sinek’s Ted Talk, “How great leaders inspire action”.
It is one of the most watched Ted Talk’s of all time with over 64,000,000 views.
2. Read this
Harvard Business Review article, From Purpose to Impact, by Nick Craig and Scott A. Snook presents a step-by-step framework that leaders can use to discover your “purpose” or your “why”.
3. Write it
Have a go at writing down your “purpose” or “why” after watching and reading the above.
Thought Provoking Quotes on this week’s topic
John C. Maxwell
Success is… knowing your purpose in life, growing to reach your maximum potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others.
Mark Twain
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.