The EQrated vol. 10
Hello Reader,
Purpose… such a loaded term.
Whenever I hear the words “find your purpose”, a part of me cringes. I wonder if you ever felt the same.
Is purpose something you find? Or something you build? Is it out there to be discovered? Or is it an inside job? Is it one, written on a wall? Or are there multiple purposes we live to fulfil?
These are some of the questions we will discuss in the upcoming (free) EQ Cafè – Purpose. Workshop details below.
My dad was a bus driver. He used to travel around Europe with tourists from all over the world. He would be away for weeks at a time, sharing his knowledge of the cities he visited. He proudly recommended places to explore, authentic dishes not to be missed, and meaningful souvenirs to bring back home. A sign of success for him was to be invited to dine with the group – a sign of having contributed to building memorable experiences to recount with family and friends.
I know he was not necessarily thinking in “purpose terms”. Yet, I am sure he was living purposefully. Doing something he loved and that offered him a sense of achievement and satisfaction. Remembering him helps me grasp the meaning of purpose and reflect on my own.
In the last EQrated, I shared the Hero’s Journey activity inspired by Joseph Campbell. Using this tool helped me gain clarity about my purpose.
You might be wondering what my purpose is then? To normalize being human. Build the courage to accept our imperfections and vulnerabilities, and to set the desired change in motion.
We are already the best version of ourselves. The best, until now that is, with the tools and experiences we have had! I will tell you another time how I feel about the “becoming the best version of ourselves” statement…
Here's your bi-weekly EQrated list of resources and the invitation to the EQ Cafè:
You Don’t Find Your Purpose — You Build It - John Coleman literally wrote the book on PURPOSE (Passion and Purpose: Stories from the Best and Brightest Young Business Leaders). In this article he challenges the common misconceptions around purpose. Source: Harvard Business Review
The Rise Of The 'Accidental' Entrepreneur - So many of us stumble into our purpose. A job change, relocation, change in family status, an unforeseen pandemic...life happens. And with it comes the opportunity to reinvent. Read this inspiring article about the "accidental" entrepreneurs - ordinary people who never set out to start a business but somewhere along the way, their passion project turned into a viable source of income. Source: Forbes
5 Reasons Why Most People Never Discover Their Purpose - What if, despite all the reflection you are unable to find clarity. In this article Shelley Prevost argues that living and working with purpose is a process of self-discovery. Find out what are some of the obstacles to finding your purpose. Source: INC.com
EQ Cafe - Purpose - Join me to explore the idea of PURPOSE and to practice emotional intelligence together. In this Café we will discuss what “purpose” means, why it’s important and the role of emotions in helping us clarify and commit to it. This 90-minute workshop will take place on March 9, 2021 at 10 a.m. EST. Register here.
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Ciao,
Stef
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