87. On Finding Purpose Where You Are with Kathy Oneto

Overview

In this Sustainable Ambition (SA) Quick Tip, host Kathy Oneto talks about finding purpose in your work and in your life where you are, rather than looking for it externally outside of yourself. She also offers a more accessible definition of purpose and provides examples that can broaden our view of what it can mean and how we can achieve it. It just might be easier than we think.

Topics Covered

• Today’s Quick Tip: Finding Purpose Where You Are

• According to a study by McKinsey, 70% of people say they define their purpose through their work. Kathy thinks this is great and shares why finding purpose in our work is beneficial. Purpose is one core way for us to define and find our personal success.

• Kathy points people towards finding that purpose for themselves and not relying on it to be created for them by their company. Look inside to find that purpose.

• Kathy goes deeper to explain what she means by purpose and why she looks to broaden our view of what purpose means. It’s not just about doing good in the world on a macro scale. Instead, look to find what is meaningful and what matters to you.

• Kathy offers some examples to broader your aperture of what this can look like.

• She wraps up by offering three inquiries:

  • What is a self-defined meaningful goal against which you want to make progress?

  • How do you want to contribute at work, at home, or out in the world?

  • What do you want to do, how do you want to do it, and why?

• Kathy then closes by mentioning her FREE New Year Reflection Guide (link below) and notes that our books are now on sale for the holiday (link below).

Resources Mentioned

• Find Your Purpose article: https://bit.ly/sapurpose

• E66 - On Smart Strategies to be Fulfilled at Work with Art Markman: https://sustainableambition.com/sapodcast/66

• E60 - On The Success Factor: A Blueprint for High Performance with Ruth Gotian: https://sustainableambition.com/sapodcast/60

• FREE New Year Reflection Guide: https://sustainableambition.com/guide

• Give the Gift of Sustainable Ambition this Holiday - Our Books Now 20% OFF: https://sustainableambition.com/books

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87. On Finding Purpose Where You Are with Kathy Oneto

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