Meaning is the emotional significance of what we do; the importance we ascribe to something. It’s why we do what we do. Meaning doesn’t just exist on its own, it’s something we create and feel, and it’s closely linked to motivation.
People are unique and change over time. To truly make a meaningful life continually ask yourself:
Why am I doing this?
Do I want to do this?
Does what I am doing matter?
Do I enjoy what I’m doing?
Am I passionate about what I’m doing?
What do I want to do?
Purpose is the cumulative effect of meaningful goals. Purpose is less tangible; we define purpose as a long-term aim or guiding principle based on meaning. It’s the impact we want to have on the world.
Reflect on the impact you hope to bring to your world
Look inward and build your self-awareness
Discover what makes you excited and do more of that
Discover what drains you and do less of that
Take ownership of your life and your decisions
The Real Meaning of Life by
The book collects the insights of everyday people who responded to "What is the meaning of life?" typed into an online forum on a laptop at Starbucks.
On Purpose: How We Create the Meaning of Life by
Through lively, engaging storytelling that mixes data and analysis with literary and historical examples of the quest for purpose, Froese sheds new light on a timeless and all-too-human quandary. The moral of the book is not that life has some ultimate meaning or no meaning at all, but rather that creating a purpose-driven life has always been a collective project.
The Power of Meaning: Craft a Life That Matters by
In a culture obsessed with happiness, this wise, stirring book points the way toward a richer, more satisfying life.
What Is Your WHAT?: Discover the One Amazing Thing You Were Born To Do by
Are you ready to discover your WHAT - that is, the one amazing thing you were born to do?
The Path Made Clear by
Everyone has a purpose. And, according to Oprah Winfrey, "Your real job in life is to figure out as soon as possible what that is, who you are meant to be, and begin to honor your calling in the best way possible."
