The Power of Purpose: Creating Meaning in Your Life and Work

By Richard J. Leider
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Purpose is that deepest dimension within us—our central core or essence—where we have a profound sense of who we are, where we came from, and where we're going. Purpose is the quality we choose to shape our lives around. Purpose is a source of energy and direction.

Nothing shapes our lives as much as the questions we ask, or refuse to ask, throughout our lives. Purpose, however, is not a question that we can answer once and be done with it. We typically bring up the question of purpose about every ten years throughout our lives. At those times and during major life transitions, we ask questions like:
• Who am I?
• What am I meant to do here?
• What am I trying to do with my life?
...This book is for you if you're asking those three or questions such as:
• I feel that I've missed my calling in life. How do I find it?
• I've successfully reached midlife. Is that all there is? What's next?
• I've been growing spiritually. How do I connect my spiritual growth to my work? …

(Excerpt from “Introduction—The Purpose Quest” of the book)