Purpose

As a general policy, I try to do things purposefully rather than passively.

“Purposeful” can mean different things, though, depending on what aspect of life we’re talking about.

Exercising each morning is purposeful in that I hope to remain fit and healthy, but it’s also purposeful in that it feels good, is difficult enough that I derive a sense of satisfaction from completing my routine, and in that it adds a nice bit of structure to my day.

Writing is purposeful for me in that I deriv...