Is retirement a fantasy for most older people?
The article focused on people who went to work for employers, but more older workers are abandoning paid jobs to find a way to earn money pursuing something they are passionate about.
Reformed prisoner finds purpose in training dogs
Kenny impacted the program by encouraging the use of positive reinforcement in training, like treats and affirmation, rather than negative reinforcement, such as shock collars.
Are you tired of living everyone else’s dreams?
“Right now, if your life is 10 percent what you want to do, 50 percent what you need to do, and 40 percent what you have to do, then how can you move up that 10 percent to 25 percent this year, or 35 percent?” Marty asked.
Embrace your purpose
Some people live as though they were created only for leisure. The workweek provides financing for weekend activities. But, when you’re pursuing a genuine purpose, even work becomes play.
What advice would you leave for others?
Titled “103 bits of advice I wish I had known,” the author laid out a lifetime of wisdom and lessons learned. What a neat legacy to leave for others to benefit from his lifetime of learning!
Is it important to understand God’s will for your life?
When Scripture, providence and desire converge, you can be confident you’re taking the right step along the course God laid out for your life.
Jim Akers: Have ‘Godfidence’ to pursue your purpose
“When we sit idly and just go through the motions of life, God is often begging us to talk to him. Because I was comfortable, I didn’t approach God for that conversation and didn’t realize he had other things for me to do,” said Jim.
Does your purpose have to ‘feel good’ to others?
“Your purpose doesn’t have to be what feels good to everybody else or what you think others see in you. It’s what fuels you, what makes you wake up every day, ready to take on the world. It’s living a life that brings you joy,” Amanda added.
Research shows female brain gets even stronger in midlife years
So, women truly do get mentally stronger after midlife, which puts them in an ideal position to identify and pursue a new sense of purpose that rekindles smoldering dreams they have held at bay for many years to focus on more “practical” issues.
Why does personal purpose matter?
Ursula outlined five ways in which leaders can help employees develop a stronger connection between jobs and their personal purpose.