Great advice! I love the idea of prioritising purposeful action (the verb) over passively hoping to stumble upon a sense of purpose (the noun). Intentionality is such a vital part of our existential search for meaning. In our society, we've really lost touch with the ability to get serious about what truly matters to us. Instead, we often pretend we don’t care—even when, deep down, we absolutely do. Simply being deliberate about our goals, and avoiding blatant distractions, is such a huge win.
I can’t recall where I first heard it, but a piece of advice on purpose that really resonated with me goes like this: interest → passion → purpose. Many people set the bar too high by immediately searching for a "life purpose." Instead, we should start by following our curiosity—the things that naturally intrigue us. This curiosity can eventually ignite into a passion. Over time, as we develop our skills and grow in unique ways, that passion might even evolve into a true purpose. This perspective has always helped me feel lighter whenever I find myself wondering if my current interest is meant to be my life’s calling. 😅
I think a lot of times we’re even waiting for someone else to tell us what we should do or want or value which just leads to more confusion and strife.
It’s exactly like you said! It starts with interest. I’ve been know to say that “the things that excite you are not random, they’re clues” a time or two
This piece is almost mirroring some awareness I have come in touch with over the recent years, thank you for opening this up to us
Great advice! I love the idea of prioritising purposeful action (the verb) over passively hoping to stumble upon a sense of purpose (the noun). Intentionality is such a vital part of our existential search for meaning. In our society, we've really lost touch with the ability to get serious about what truly matters to us. Instead, we often pretend we don’t care—even when, deep down, we absolutely do. Simply being deliberate about our goals, and avoiding blatant distractions, is such a huge win.
I can’t recall where I first heard it, but a piece of advice on purpose that really resonated with me goes like this: interest → passion → purpose. Many people set the bar too high by immediately searching for a "life purpose." Instead, we should start by following our curiosity—the things that naturally intrigue us. This curiosity can eventually ignite into a passion. Over time, as we develop our skills and grow in unique ways, that passion might even evolve into a true purpose. This perspective has always helped me feel lighter whenever I find myself wondering if my current interest is meant to be my life’s calling. 😅
I think a lot of times we’re even waiting for someone else to tell us what we should do or want or value which just leads to more confusion and strife.
It’s exactly like you said! It starts with interest. I’ve been know to say that “the things that excite you are not random, they’re clues” a time or two
Omg so many 💡 moment here!! Love the idea of letting go of the end goal (or lack thereof) and just taking purposeful action 👏
Probably my favorite overarching theme of the book! Really takes the pressure off