TRUTH BOMB: The Real Reason You Can't Find Purpose (& 3 Things To Do Instead)

Finding Your Purpose: The Number One Mistake People Make

In this video, Alex talks about the idea of finding your purpose and how it has been glamorized. She believes that purpose is not just one thing but evolves over time based on your current set of values, needs, and desires. Alex shares three things you can do to start exploring your purpose and also discusses the number one mistake people make when it comes to finding their purpose.

Purpose is Not a Destination

• Purpose evolves over time based on your current set of values, needs, and desires.

• Purpose is not something you magically find and then you're done. It happens gradually and very organically over time.

• Purpose reveals itself to you as you continue to step into the person you're meant to become.

Three Things You Can Do To Explore Your Purpose

Get Uncomfy!

• Step outside your comfort zone.

• Lean into the things that scare us.

• Fear is normal and natural when venturing into the unknown.

Embrace Your Curiosity

• Follow what interests you.

• Ask yourself questions about what excites or intrigues you.

• Try new things without worrying about being good at them.

Connect with Others

• Surround yourself with people who inspire or challenge you.

• Seek out mentors or role models who have found their own sense of purpose.

• Share your journey with others who are also exploring their own sense of purpose.

The Number One Mistake People Make When Finding Their Purpose

• The most detrimental mistake is thinking that finding your purpose is a destination.

• Purpose is not something you find and then you're done. It's an ongoing journey of growth and self-discovery.

• Don't put pressure on yourself to have everything figured out right away.

Overcoming Fear and Finding Your Purpose

In this section, the speaker talks about how it is easier to come up with reasons not to do something than to come up with reasons to do something. She encourages listeners to lean into discomfort and try new things. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of following natural interests and talents in order to find purpose.

Overcoming Fear

• It is easier to come up with reasons not to do something than to come up with reasons to do something.

• Lean into discomfort and try new things.

• Purpose is born from passion, which is born from interests.

Finding Your Purpose

• Make a list of everything you enjoy doing and what you're great at.

• Pursue your interests, invest in them, surround yourself with teachers, mentors, and peers who share your interests.

• Momentum of interest creates passion which can lead to purpose.

• Think beyond yourself; make your purpose about serving others.

Shifting Perspective for Greater Fulfillment

In this section, the speaker talks about shifting perspective from personal gratification towards serving others as a way of finding greater fulfillment in life.

Shifting Perspective

• Every job can be reframed as an act of service that is bigger than oneself.

• The difference between feeling fulfilled or unfulfilled in a job is purpose.

• Shift perspective from personal gratification towards serving others to find greater fulfillment.

• Spend less time thinking about oneself and more time thinking about how to help others.

Comparison vs Jealousy

In this section, Alex talks about the difference between healthy comparison and jealousy or envy. She emphasizes that healthy comparison can inspire, while jealousy only sabotages success.

Healthy Comparison

• Healthy comparison can inspire.

• You can model those who you would like to be like.

Jealousy

• Jealousy doesn't do anything but sabotage your success.

• Stop looking at what other people are doing or what purpose they're fulfilling and wishing that you had the exact same thing.

Finding Your Purpose

In this section, Alex encourages viewers to find their own lane and stick with it. She reminds them that before being really good at something, they have to be bad at it first.

Finding Your Lane

• Everyone's purpose and talents look different.

• Even if two people are both great copywriters, they're not gonna be a great fit in the exact same way for the same audience.

• Find your lane and stick with it.

Trusting The Process

• Before you can be really good at something, before you can truly find and own that purpose, you have to be really bad at first.

• Trust the process. Nobody is perfect on their first try.

Having Fun And Making Mistakes

• Have fun. Be you, be messy, make mistakes.

• Help people.

Conclusion

In this section, Alex concludes by thanking viewers for watching her video and encourages them to check out her next one. She also invites them to click on a link for a free gift if they want to start a new business or help more people in 2021.

Final Thoughts

• Focus on leaning in and enjoying exploring things rather than putting pressure on finding your purpose.

• Click on the link for a free gift if you want to start a new business, quit your job, help more people and have more fun in 2021.