Many men and women who volunteer to serve in the United States military do so because they feel a calling to serve. To serve their country, their fellow service members and those they will never even ...

Purpose is a huge topic within the human development community. It has spawned countless books—including one by this author—and many, many conferences. Most examinations of the topic focus on how to ...

Purpose — often defined as the reason for doing something — is a powerful word that can determine one’s direction in life. Most people need purpose. It’s the mojo to start a business, raise a family, ...

“Find your purpose“ has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this, and what if I never do? This is ...

In retrospect, Yoda certainly got a few things right. Perhaps the moment where his wisdom shined most brightly was in response to a young Luke Skywalker’s question regarding the “dark side” of the ...

I feel ambivalent about my life’s purpose these days. How does that strike you? How do you feel about yours? Are you thinking “same?” Or are you stunned, curious, critical? Once upon a time, many ...

My grandpa built a great life and had a successful retirement through his 90s that kept him feeling young and healthy by ...

In the grand tapestry of life, we're all looking for our unique stitch—our true purpose. It's an elusive quest, often clouded by the day-to-day blur and societal whispers that lead us astray. The ...

“Of course, I’m looking forward to retirement,” Sally said, her hands fidgeting in her lap. “But there’s this pit in my stomach that won’t go away. Here I am, turning 65 next month, leaving the career ...

The Paradox of Purpose The idea that purpose must be grand leads to stress and feelings of inadequacy. The key is to focus on “little” purpose: those tiny moments in which you are most alive. By ...