Finding Your Purpose

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” Eleanor Roosevelt

Introduction

What if you woke up every morning knowing that your life held meaning?

You knew that the things you were going to say and do that day would not only give value to those around you but also add value to you. What if you lived according to your life’s purpose?

Would you leap out of bed in the morning?

Would you be more interested in getting started?

Would each day feel like an adventure and every moment be treasured?

Imagine if you could focus on your purpose, and you could feel that excitement in the core of your being every day. Isn’t that an exciting thought?

The problem is: most of us don’t really know what our purpose is.

There are as many definitions of what ‘purpose’ is, as there are people in the world. Some will define purpose spiritually, while others look at it more vocationally.

The amazing thing about purpose though – is whether your focus is on your family, your career, or your God - you are not wrong. Your purpose is what gives your life meaning. It’s why you look forward to the day. And it’s what makes your time spent on earth so much more than just ‘getting through it.’

In this book, you’re going to discover how to do three things. First and foremost, you’ll look at why finding your purpose is so important. From there you’ll discover what your purpose in life is – and then make an action plan that will not only enable you to explore that purpose but make it part of your life.

A life of purpose is an exciting thing.

The Power of Finding Your Purpose

What’s so important about finding your purpose in life?

Why go through all the time and effort not only to discover what that purpose is but then also living a life dedicated to it?

Isn’t it enough just to get through the day?

The thing is - what most people don’t realize is how absolutely fulfilling and even powerful it is to have a meaningful life filled with purpose.

Chapter 1

Below is a list of fifteen things that purpose gives you:

1 - Focus – Knowing what our purpose is means we know where we’re going. That clarity of vision means we know where to put our energy. It’s how we get things done. By clearing out the distractions and working on one thing, you’re going to accomplish more than you would if your attention was divided. This focus is necessary to succeed in life!

2 - Meaning – By knowing what drives us, we know why we’re here. This makes our lives more worthwhile, and the things we do, more important. By focusing on our purpose, we find meaning in everything we do.

3 - Passion – By focusing on our purpose, we find where our passion lies. This excitement is what drives us forward and keeps us going even when things around us might seem discouraging or difficult. More than that, passion is the excitement that makes things happen. You can’t have that without purpose first.

4 - Clarity – When you know your purpose you gain a very clear view of what you want to accomplish – and how. This clarity enables you to focus on what you need to so that you get the important things done. Clarity helps to refine what your goals are, gives you a vision of the future, and a plan of how to get there.

5 - Gratification – With purpose - things happen. We start to accomplish more, and in so doing, wind up having more of a positive impact on those around us. There’s nothing more gratifying than knowing you’re making a difference.

6 - Belonging – When we know our purpose in life, we also know where we belong. Knowing our goals enables us to find or even build communities that matter. We reach out and discover like-minded individuals and aren’t so alone anymore. Our purpose is what helps us to feel like we’re at home.

7 - Integrity – We form our values when we decide what’s right or wrong. By knowing our purpose, we also know our boundaries. We know what we’re trying to accomplish and how. We know what’s right or wrong for us to do in achieving that goal. It’s that clarity of purpose that allows us to act with integrity. So long as we stay true to our purpose, then we’re staying true to ourselves, and to our moral code.

8 - Trust – Oddly enough, those who have a solid sense of purpose report that they trust others more and that they feel themselves to be more trusted in their dealings. This trust has a lot to do with these other aspects of acting with purpose – by having clarity, integrity, and everything else you find on this list, you’ll find that people know what to expect from you. When you convey your purpose to them in a way they can understand, they’ll also resonate with your motivation and goals. And you with theirs. That leads to trust all around.

9 - Choice – When you have a strong purpose it means you’re the one making the choices. In determining what you want out of life, and where you want to go, you’re also choosing how to get there. There is nothing so freeing as being the one in charge of your destiny. The amazing thing is, this happens the moment you decide your purpose.

10 - Grace – There is a certain elegance to living your life with purpose. One who is resolved in their direction and has a clear plan on how to carry it out can do so with grace. Acting with purpose lends dignity to your life that others cannot help but notice.

11 - Ease – When you know where you’re going, it’s so much easier to see what you, or to DO in your life to get where you want to be. A purpose makes your decisions easier – everything boils down to whether or not a thing is in line with your purpose. Such simplicity means you’re living your life with a certain ease that is missing from the lives of those without purpose.

12 - Flow – From grace, we find our flow. Decisions become clear, and we can relax and move with the moment. Our lives gain a flow, as we come to embrace whatever comes next.

13 - Impact – Purpose means we have a positive direction. Applying that purpose to the world around us means moving the world in that same direction. Purpose applied to your community then becomes impact. Whether you have a positive or negative impact is entirely up to you. It’s an exciting idea to think that your purpose carries an inherent legacy. If you’ve ever wanted to leave your mark on the world, it all starts here.

14 - Confidence – The very act of having a clear purpose gives you confidence that the world can’t help but notice. When you realize what you’re here for, you not only act differently (more in keeping with your purpose) but you even carry yourself differently. Living that purpose means that you’re a force to be reckoned with. Embrace that bold new you!

15 - Fun – Lastly, life is a whole lot more fun when you have a purpose. Rather than dragging yourself through the day only to do the same old things, you have something more significant in your life to work toward and embrace. This purpose means you’re living in the moment – and getting things done. What’s more, just by throwing yourself into this, you’re going to be having fun automatically. You experience the excitement of doing what you love – every single day. What’s more fun than that?

Chapter 2

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Chapter 3

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Chapter 5

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Chapter 6

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Chapter 7

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Chapter 8

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Chapter 9

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Chapter 10

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