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Jim Akers: Have ‘Godfidence’ to pursue your purpose

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“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?

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“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.

Why does personal purpose matter?

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Ursula outlined five ways in which leaders can help employees develop a stronger connection between jobs and their personal purpose.

Success has changed. Have you?

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“Alignment is the secret sauce of happiness and success — it allows you to put yourself in opportunity’s way — the world opens up to you,” Barbara explained.

Break free from an algorithm-controlled life

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Algorithms are contrary to a purpose-driven life because even though you want more control over your life and how you spend your time, the formula dictates what you are allowed to see.