Starting With The End In Mind
Let’s talk about starting with the end in mind.
What do I mean when I say that?
Have you ever thought about how you would be remembered? What would people say at your funeral? How would your spouse, children or co-workers speak about you during your eulogy? If you could be there to listen to what they said, would it be what you wanted your legacy to be?
Most people are too afraid to think about death or they think it is so far in the future that they have plenty of time to get all the things done in life that they want. The reality is that we don’t know how long we have on this earth.
If you are reading this post I can pretty much ascertain that you are thinking about these things in some fashion. We all have had the thought “it can’t be that life is just working, eating, sleeping and watching TV – there most be something bigger than that!”
That “bigger” thing, is your living purpose – one that is driven by your interests, leaves a positive footprint on society, while contributing to your genuine happiness. You may be thinking now how your living purpose can be a positive influence on someone (in your family or a friend perhaps). Maybe you are thinking you want to help reduce hunger in the world or maybe you just want to find a way to be at peace within yourself so that you can reflect that to those you interact with on a daily basis. Whatever the reason is, you have taken the first step in finding your life purpose. Determining what your exact purpose in life is, is a process, a journey. It’s not something that you can come up with in a matter of minutes. It’s something that you need to take time to reflect on and look deep within yourself to find your passion.
In my book, Purpose – How Little Things Can Create A Meaningful Life, I take you through that process to help you find that passion and ultimately find your purpose. I walk you through each step to narrow down what really matters to you. This isn’t something that someone can answer for you, it can only come from within.
If you are truly looking for a purpose and want to do something about it then you should be aware that it is a lifelong commitment as your living purpose evolves over time. But I don’t want you to feel overwhelmed. Defining your living purpose is something that everyone can and should do. Don’t be afraid to tackle it and you shouldn’t try to do it in one day. You add a little bit of insight each day to make your journey to a purposeful life a reality.
The goal is to bring meaning to your life and it doesn’t have to be a huge task or goal, so don’t try to aim at solving world hunger. My approach to finding purpose is actually aimed at the small things in life which we can all do, things that create a meaningful life in whatever capacity you choose. By taking those little things that you do each day and combining them together, over time you can accomplish a goal that leaves a positive footprint on society. .
There are 12 case studies in the book about people just like you and me who have done that exact thing. They all started with something small. A social need that they recognized around them that also existed within themselves. Following their passion, and recognizing that need, they created something impactful – but it all started with keeping the end in mind – what can i do with my time on earth that is worthwhile doing?
Ranan Lachman
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