MY PURPOSE

PURPOSE IS FOUND AT THE INTERSECTION OF YOUR UNIQUENESS, YOUR PASSION AND A PROBLEM YOU CARE DEEPLY ABOUT

Exercise 3.6.1

My Uniqueness - What temperament “strengths”, skills and experience do I have (or want to develop), which can serve my purpose?

What do people say you’re naturally good at?

What comes easily to you that others find difficult?

What kind of tasks make you feel energized or “in flow”?

What have you learned, experienced, or survived that others could benefit from?

If you had unlimited time and money, what would you spend your life fixing or creating?

What do you want to be remembered for?

What kind of person do you want to become through your work?

My Passion - What stirs / breaks my heart or moves me to action?

What problem(s) in the world make you angry, sad or frustrated?

What kinds of injustice or suffering do you wish you could fix?

Whose pain or struggle do you feel most drawn to?

What could you talk about or fight for, even if you weren’t getting paid?

My Calling - What need or problem or opportunity do I see around me, which I cannot ignore?

Where do you see people struggling and needing help?

What do you think is missing in your school, community or the world?

What kind of difference would you like to make in people’s lives?

What frustrates you, because “it doesn’t have to be this way”?

What problem would you solve, even if no one ever knew you did it?

CONCLUSION - CONNECTING THE DOTS

Who am I in ONE word.

My passion in ONE word.

My calling in ONE word.

What is broken / missing in ONE word.

MY MISSION STATEMENT

Complete Your Mission Statement: I could help _____ (these people) to solve _____ (this problem), which I care deeply about, through _____ (this solution).