90% of employees okay with making less to do more purposeful work
In 1974, legendary American writer Studs Terkel noted, “Work is about a search for daily meaning as well as daily bread; for recognition as well as cash; for astonishment rather than torpor.”
Soldier finds purpose in powerlifting
Considerably older than many of the 700 troops he oversees, Timothy wants to set a good example for younger enlisted people at his hospital. Besides, he truly enjoys lifting as a way to provide therapeutic self-care.
52-year-old New Yorker bikes to all 50 state capitols
In total, Bob cycled 16,661 miles in 359 days, from Aug. 1, 2021, through July 25, 2022, when he arrived in Honolulu, according to Fox News. He averaged 44 miles a day and camped overnight at truck stops and in parks.
Are you writing an ‘oughttobiography?’
An oughttobiography is a sad tale is about all the things we ought to have done other than choices we made in the past or are currently making.
Is your routine keeping you from pursuing your purpose?
When we get trapped in a routine, sometimes it can morph into a comfort zone, from which we don’t want to deviate. That’s very easy for people over 50 to do. Routines can become quicksand that traps us in a hopeless existence.
Rich Avery shepherds pastors toward enhanced purpose
For many years, Rich served as a pastor. Now he helps other pastors prepare for the future by pursing business ideas that create income or expand their sense of purpose.
Episode 006 – Jeff Kramer helps people break the bonds of perfectionism
The real turning point for Jeff was accepting the fact he didn’t have to be perfect, nor did his skills have to perfect in order for him to bring value to others.
You don’t have to dig to find your purpose; just ask!
God created you for a specific reason and bestowed upon you a natural ability to do something better than most other people in at least one skill. Do you really think he wants to toy with you in a game of cat-and-mouse as you mindlessly seek to uncover that purpose?
Advice for people under 50 seeking their purpose
Too many people think they must be doing something wrong because they aren’t rich, influential, fulfilled or even happy at a particular stage in their lives. Rest assured it is just a passing stage.
Your heart knows your purpose
“Pay attention to what feeds your energy. Your instincts will let you know when you’re on the right path,” Amy wrote.