There’s no greater gift than to honor your life’s calling. It’s why you were born. And how you become most truly alive. - – Oprah Winfrey
Defining your purpose gives you clarity about what’s important. When you then use it to guide your choices and decisions, it gives your life greater meaning and a deep sense of fulfilment. Your purpose is a pathway, not the destination. When external influences or your own internal voices try to take you off course, your purpose gives you a clear sense of direction and guides you back on track.
British author and motivational speaker, Simon Sinek, explained “why statement” as “The compelling higher purpose that inspires us and acts as the source of all we do.”
Our individual Why’s defines what drives us, fulfills us, and gives us purpose for doing what we wake up each morning to do. Life is full of twists and turns, and we must be hungry and well prepared for the trip called life.
To clarify your why, here are a few questions for reflection:
• When are you at your best?
• When are you at your worst?
• What are you passionate about?
• When do you feel most energized?
• What is the core purpose of your role?
• Why does it matter?
Your personal why is your calling, conviction, mission statement, a vision of your life and work, the thread of your career story, your core source of inspiration and motivation, the reference point for all your decisions and actions, it defines who you are and what makes you highly productive and the reason for your life’s work.
WHAT IS YOUR WHY? Have a great week.
