One of Mark Twain’s most famous quotes is, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Profound, it can also be perplexing. We all have a purpose ...

Living with purpose offers real benefits, including emotional well-being and a sense of control. Studies show that purpose-driven individuals experience better health outcomes and greater life ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Clark T. Bell One of the ...

If you’re struggling to decide on your next (or first) career move or worries you haven’t found your life purpose, some well-meaning soul will almost certainly ask you, “What’s your passion?” Their ...

Find your North Star and keep it in your heart Source: Issarawat Tattong/Shutterstock An irony of human life is that we all possess a higher purpose, yet many of us have no idea what it is. Have you ...

In troubled times outward disorder needs to be met with inner stability, which many people find difficult. One of the strongest ways to counter outward disorder is to know your purpose and then to ...

What is the purpose of life? There are as many answers to this age-old question as there are people, and they run the gamut from hopeful to nihilistic to, well, nonexistent. Here are just a few famous ...

It has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this and what if I never do? This is "purpose anxiety" — the ...

In our culture, there’s often a prevailing belief that we must find our purpose—a singular, defining revelation that will guide our lives and provide deep fulfillment. This concept is alluring but can ...

What does it truly mean to leave a lasting legacy? To me, it's about more than just achieving success or making a name for yourself; it's about living a life of purpose and impact, where every action ...

Your purpose evolves with life experiences; embrace growth and change. Align talents with purpose for long-lasting impact and fulfillment. Purpose emerges over time; clarity comes from reflection and ...

Many years ago (when I still had hair), I also had the privilege of working with Dr. David Viscott, an eminent psychiatrist. I became his psych-assistant, and we were able to work together for several ...