Jason is driving in Washington State to do a scheduling training and shares a powerful insight about discovering your life's purpose. Ask "why" seven times (plus or minus three) until you get chills or a revelation. A company owner discovered their purpose: "to build people and families" (not what you'd expect from their technical trade). Jason's friend discovered: "to find joy in improving the lives of others" (not just "improve lives", the "find joy" qualifier prevents ignoring family, burning out, or staying miserable). The litmus test: if that was your ONLY criterion, what would the consequences be? Once you have your purpose, ask: Can I fulfill this in my current role, marriage, or circumstances? If no, take massive action. Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure. Misery comes when what you're doing isn't aligned with your core purpose; it creates dissonance and disconnect. The WHAT you do isn't as important as the WHY. You only have one life to live. Stop wasting it being miserable, trapped by golden handcuffs.
What you'll learn in this episode:
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Ask why seven times (plus or minus three): Keep asking until you get chills or a revelation about your core purpose
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Company example: The executive team independently discovered "to build people and families" as their purpose
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Friend's purpose: "To find joy in improving the lives of others", the "find joy" qualifier matters
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Litmus test: If that was your ONLY criterion, what would the consequences be? Does it allow bad outcomes?
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Purpose vs activity: You can fulfill your purpose in any role (print shop, wilderness guide, COO); what isn't as important as the why
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Qualifying criteria: Once you have your purpose, ask: Can I fulfill this in my current role/marriage/circumstances?
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If no: Take massive action to change your situation
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If it's a stepping stone: Keep moving with massive action
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If yes: Stay and do a darn good job
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Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure
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Misery comes from misalignment: When what you're doing isn't aligned with core purpose, it creates dissonance
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You only have one life: Stop wasting it being miserable, trapped by golden handcuffs
Ask why seven times. Discover your purpose. Align your life with it. On we go.
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