You ever thought finding your purpose would fix everything—only to end up more lost?
I have. Because I thought purpose was something you discovered. Turns out, it’s something you build. Today, we’re tearing down a well-worn myth—“The ‘Purpose’ Trap: Why Chasing Meaning is Making You Miserable”—because purpose isn’t something you find. It’s something you forge. Let’s figure this out together.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
- Why chasing purpose makes you passive.
- How purpose is built through aligned action, not found in a flash.
- The three ways to start living with purpose right now.
This Episode Will Help You:
- Stop seeking purpose and start creating it.
- Recognize where you’ve been waiting instead of acting.
- Align your values with your actions.
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On the Next Episode:
Tomorrow, we’re tearing down another empty promise with “The Apology Addiction: Why ‘Sorry’ is Your Most Toxic Habit”—because over-apologizing is self-sabotage.
Reflection Prompts
- The Illusion: Where are you chasing purpose instead of building it?
- The Mirror: What values do you claim? Do your actions reflect them?
- The Shift: What’s one action you can take this week to live with purpose?
- The Choice: Where have you been waiting instead of creating?
Exercises
- Define Your Values (10 min): Write down your top three values. These are the foundation of your purpose.
- Choose Aligned Actions (5 min): List three ways you can live those values this week.
- Stop Waiting, Start Creating (1 day): Pick one project, relationship, or habit you will build with intention.
- Reinforce (Ongoing): Each morning, ask: "Am I living with purpose, or just looking for it?"
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