If there’s something I’m 100% sure of by now is that every single one of those who will read this article today, or tomorrow, or for as long as we’ll have this website, faced a major crisis at some point in their life. If you’re telling me you’ve never had any type of emergency turn your life upside down at some point, I just won’t believe you. And the magical power of a crisis, the only good thing in it, is that it shows us what we’re made of, and many times we’re positively surprised by what we learn about ourselves.
When you’re dealing with a serious issue, a big challenge that can impact your life, your mission becomes crystal clear. You can’t be bothered by the background noise, you don’t get distracted by what someone on the sidelines said or did, you’ve got your eyes on the finish line and you’re laser-focused on getting things done.
Another way of thinking about that focused state is as purpose. In a crisis, your purpose is to end that crisis. You’re not hungry or thirsty, you discover that you have more energy and mental power that you’ve ever thought you did, and you can’t be derailed in your path.
Imagine being able to access that lean, mean, getting-things-done machine state of mind every time you work. I’m not talking about living your life in a constant crisis. No, no, no. I’m talking about tapping into that incredible power source that is one’s purpose in life.
Find your purpose. Embrace it. Be amazed by what you can accomplish.
Figuring out what your purpose is will transform your life. Work will never be the same again. Fulfilment won’t be something hard to achieve. What all the greatest life coaches and career consultants and researchers know is that when you find your purpose, no matter what path you take, you’ll always be on the right track, because you can clearly see that point on the horizon you’re chasing. It’s like a lighthouse, showing you the way home, giving you wings and boosting your energy levels.
So, how do you find your purpose? Well, first of all, you should be sure that you do have one, even if it feels like you haven’t found yours so far.
Oprah Winfrey, one of the most influential women in the world, talked often about finding one’s purpose. She thinks that our job in life is to discover who we were meant to be. Caroline Myss, the author of 5 New York Times Best Sellers, thinks that each of us has an inner voice that can guide us toward our purpose, an inner voice that knows when we’ve betraying ourselves and our best interest by settling for less than what we deserve. When you’re feeling like you don’t belong or that something’s off, even if you can’t really put your finger on what that is, it’s probably your intuition whispering, ‘hey, mate, you know this isn’t what you were supposed to be doing with your life, right?’, and you can feel it in your gut. Margie Warrell, who wrote ‘Stop Playing Safe‘ and ‘Find Your Courage‘, thinks that your purpose can be found at the intersection of your values, your talents, your expertise, and passions. As you can see, there are many ways to think about your purpose in life and how to find it.
I’ll only talk about two paths to figuring out your life purpose today, as they’re easy, fast, 100% free, and have done wonders for myself and some of my friends.
The first one is for problem solvers, and given that you reached THIS website, I’m sure you’re one too. This purpose-finding path relies on ‘transformational questions’. It’s based on a series of questions designed to help you find your ‘why’, your purpose.
Take the time to go through these questions:
- What is bringing you joy?
- What do you wish could be your legacy?
- What are people appreciating about you?
- What native strengths are you grateful for?
- Into what career or business could you involve all of those things?
- What is keeping you from pursuing that career/business?
- How could you get around those obstacles?
The second way of finding your purpose is great for those who find it difficult to figure out what they want but who know very well what they don’t want. It involves using your heartache as a compass. What is breaking your heart? What do you hate seeing? How could you use your career or a business to fight against those things that break your heart? This is what Glennon Doyle Melton thinks can point you in the right direction, because if something has the power to break your heart, it matters to you. So, why not work toward changing things AND make a living?
A Pay It Forward Friday with Purpose
If you’re a regular visitor, you might already know about Pay It Forward Friday. It’s something Wildfire Concepts puts in practice on the first Friday of every month, and just as I said a month ago, I’d LOVE to have more of you on our side. You can get involved as much as you like or as much as you can.
If you want to get involved in our little (and growing) movement of bringing joy and improving the lives of others, one small, kind gesture at a time, please announce your intention in the comments section below so we could better coordinate our efforts. If you have any inspiring stories, please share them with the community, too.
Now, I’d like to ask for your help once again. First, to give me more insights into how we could achieve amazing things together through this project dedicated the kindness and second, to let other readers know what you care about and how you could make an impact.
So, please offer me just a few minutes of your time to post a comment below containing the answers to these two questions:
- What or who is your biggest reason for doing what you do?
- How can you become more generous in what you’re bringing in the world? What could you do more of? How would that change the lives of those around you?
I can’t wait to read all your answers and comments!
Well I was going to save this little nugget for myself, but what the heck it’s PIFF. And I’m sure a lot of people know it anyways.
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May You Live Long and Prosper,
Michael
Again with dropping those gold nuggets there Mr K! Thank you, I wasn’t aware of that link 🙂 Keep the awesomeness coming!
I’m always trying to help others achieve the success they want, mainly via entrepreneurship and growing endeavours.
i think i need to share more of what i know in ways that don’t “cost” people either literally or not… “pay it forward!”
Great to hear Todd! And YES! Sharing of your time/knowledge is a great way to help people – and with the Internet you can help a lot of people reasonably easily. I think everyone has SOMETHING they can share, either from actual experience – where they’ve found success in an area that others can learn from (NOT making things up, but being authentic with your knowledge) – or finding areas to question, ask and learn – because.. as my school teacher used to always say… when you have a question ask, ’cause there are always more people thinking it, but… Read more »
I do this for the opportunity to help others as I have been helped. I believe in the “Golden Rule” and you can’t help the poor by being one of them. I do this on memory of my mom: the most compassionate person I ever was privileged to know.
That’s beautiful! <3 Thanks for sharing.
I do this because I have struggled for so many years to be in a position of wealth and impact to help others instead of being in a position where I can barely help myself.
I do believe in “the glass half full” and believe my best days are ahead of me, however
I have always struggled with the feeling of not being good enough and am working to overcome so I can be a help to those who have struggled as I have.
I will overcome my baggage.
You are overcoming it just by airing it Rob 🙂 I wasn’t supposed to be here – doctors found a 0.5cm tumor one week and went to remove it a week later and it had grown to 2.5cm’s and spread through my lymphatic system. When you say ‘the best days are ahead of me’ I wanna tell you – grab it, take it – Rob, the best days are NOW, today. You’ve got this! Make today awesome 🙂
PIFF that is a great movement First Friday every month. Is that your idea? My plan is to open up a chain of second-hand shops supporting food banks and staff and train the shops with the hard to employ people providing hope and a purpose to make life a better place for everyone and leaving a legacy behind that lasts. My goal is to set aside 10% of all net sales towards the startup of the locations. Thanks for the venue to write it out.
That’s an incredible goal! And one that would potentially change the lives of many many people! Amazing and exciting to hear 🙂 When will you be releasing your first one? And nah, I got the idea from that famous movie and then… I like alliteration. Actually… honestly? Internet marketing – and life in general can feel pretty empty if all you’re doing is chasing money. I’ve had some pretty big successes and at the end of it, if you haven’t got something bigger you’re working towards it’s just sad, boring, exhausting, often thankless work. I’m excited about what I do… Read more »
I have spent the last 30 years researching Alternative Therapies and now I would like to set up a free membership site that will show everyone how they can empower themselves by learning about their health. This is how I can pay it forward helping others with what I know.
Wow, after 30 years of learning you must be a master! I commend you for wanting to do something free (and you could have a free element to it, so that it can be more approachable to anyone who needs help), but this could be something more for you too – financially. Just because you’re giving – doesn’t mean you can’t also support yourself… and more finances means you’re in a better position to influence a much wider audience too 😉
I hope I don’t come up as being selfish, at the present time, working on the Internet
trying to prove to myself that even at 78 I will be able to get a few Websites going and make an income so that I will be able to share the Profit with my Family
I don’t think that sounds selfish at all. Imagine the legacy you can leave to your family – way beyond any income you make from this… the example that you’re leading speaks volumes. Father/Grandfather full of inspiration – you are teaching those around you that your future (and theirs) is completely open and full of possibility. I’m inspired! I’m sure they are too!
I have friends who are pastors of a very small church and have spent their entire lives ministering to other people. …anyone who needs help. It breaks my heart to see them need anything and I would love to be able to support them completely. There are so many people who need help and so many lives that need changing. Making a difference is the legacy that I want to leave. Money is a tool to get that done. I am learning how to tap into that resource and will hopefully be good at it very soon. Thank you for… Read more »
There’s so much need out there for authentic, caring people – who just love others as they are and support them in time of need. What a powerful legacy it would be to be part of that support system. That’s a pretty good ‘why’ if i’ve ever heard one! I haven’t met you, but I kinda get the feeling that maybe you could be stepping into a position of leadership too, rather than only supporting the leaders. It might be something worth thinking about?
Hi Cindy,
I just acknowledge and respect everyone. Just be friendly and kind. The “Golden Rule” is still the way I live my life. The only way to be more generous, is to continue what I’m already doing, everyday.
I am new to the Affiliate Marketing business, but the reason I am wanting to make money is to help to take care of my parents. 12 years ago I had a failed back surgery and I hardly ever leave my house. My dad has Alzheimer’s, and my mom is not in good health either. I need to get out of my house and go over to their home and give them my time and help them out. Mom and I go run errands together, but I need to help her in taking care of my dad more! Doing that… Read more »
What a challenge Lynne – and here you are, taking action and making a stand for them. Hopefully, you make time for yourself too <3 - with so much going on, it can be easy to put your own health and well being to the side. Not saying you are, but ... just a little reminder to get some YOU time in there.
Hello
First timber good to read all the positive things people are doing my wife and kids give me courage and purpose to keep on keeping on.
Great to see you here Dilip. What is it about your kids that inspires you? I think as a parent children know how to push your buttons… perfectly. They run a fine line between driving you bonkers and making you just stop – completely full of wonder at the things they say and do, making us just realise how special life really is.
From 1995 to 2005 I had a very bad nervous condition. I had 2 nervous breakdowns that left me permanently disabled. I was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. I was so afraid to leave my house. I was afraid that everyone I met outside would kill me. In 2004 my mother died, 2005 my wife died. I met my present wife in 2004 when the members of her church came to my house to visit my mom. They learned that I played guitar so we had singalongs to help my mom feel better. That’s how I met Tonya, she came every… Read more »
Thank you for sharing! Wow, what an incredible journey – you should share that more – you’ve got a story that can inspire others who are in situations they just can’t see a way out of. I’m glad we’re living in a world where it’s becoming easier to talk about mental health – so you speaking out (not just here, but in your day to day life) gives opportunity for others to voice their fears and get help too. <3
Responding to a comment section is a rare occasion for me but now seems appropriate. It is my belief that we put so much attention that our heart controls so much of the life we live. When we say”oh, that person has a big heart”. A heart is meant to pump blood that’s all. Our Soul is what makes us do what we do.Good or Bad. Somewhere in the past it became easier to use” heart” not” Soul”. We need to recognize the word for what it means in our lives and only then appreciate more the people around us.… Read more »
Hi Raymond, good distinctions… At the end of the day, it’s all just words that we’ve put meaning to. 🙂
Hi Cindy, I just discovered PIFF today, and it sounds like a good thing. The biggest reason for doing what I am doing is to make a better life for my wife, and family. The next reason is to help others in need, and the third is to help others to become successful in their online endeavors. I feel that if I can accomplish the things above it will most definitely have an effect on those around me, as well as those that I am helping that I don’t even know yet. I truly believe that the way to success… Read more »
What a great concept. I’m involved with the MasterKey experience and we do random acts of kindness on a daily or weekly basis. That involves doing something kind for someone and not being caught. I got some terrific ideas from your post. Thanks very much.
Ooh! MasterKey has some great teaching, my mentor introduced it to me years ago. Can you share some of the random acts of kindness you’ve done to give us some ideas too? I think giving real examples brings more actionable ideas for me (and other people too!).
Please explained the benefits of Pro vs Basic ShoABot? Is there a FB site? How long after you establish a Blog before you attempt to become a Amazon Affiliate? Thanks
Hey Shirley! Welcome to the blog, sorry it took me a little longer to reply than normal! I’ve only just seen this. We’ve got a lot of features added for pro members, the main ones being ability to connect your autoresponder and automatically have them added to your own mailing lists, regional amazon commissions (with auto-global detection), unlimited giveaways, an extra store credit (so you can make two stores, not just one), unlimited category creation, additional advertising options and your own free/hosted blog too. With your blog, i’d give it a week or two – as long as you can… Read more »
How do you become a member of WildFire Concepts? If you purchase ShopaBot do you automatically become a member? Please and Thank You
Hey 🙂 Some of my products give you access to downloads inside the area – but it’s not necessary if you want to join us on the blog, feel free to participate and comment any time!
Please can you tell me my coupon code and the address
Hey 🙂 I’m not sure what you’re referring to sorry – can you please contact our desk at https://wildfireconcepts.com/support an we’ll help you out.