Episode 33

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20th Jul 2020

What is purpose and how do you find it?

You asked and we listened! On this week's episode Chad takes the bull by the horns on his own and answers one of the questions from our community: How can you find your purpose and prevent burnout?

Chad discusses the beginning point questions for answering the question: What is my purpose? Also, what is the difference between meaning and purpose? He offers some great questions to ask yourself to find your purpose if you've lost track along the way.

He concludes with a big challenge to every listener, and he undergoes the challenge himself. Tune in and discover the truth you've always known was there if only you knew how and where to dig.

Timestamps

2:16 Chad introduces the topic of today's podcast.

6:10 So where do we start in finding our purpose? Why do we tend to enter identity foreclosure as adolescents and young adults right when we should have flexibility? 

15:57 Purpose and meaning. How do we define the difference between the two? Where and how do we find meaning?

25:51 Ask yourself these questions as you think about and try to discern meaning in your life

26:48 Now ask yourself these questions to help you find your purpose

32:12 I'm issuing a challenge. It might make you uncomfortable and make you reach, but it'll be worth it.

35:49 I wrote my Eulogy and I'm sharing it with you.

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Chad Prevost

Dr. Chad has advanced degrees in creative writing, literature, and theology. Being married to a psychotherapist has been another education. A workshop leader and entrepreneur, he has started and participated in writing and literary arts communities in New York, Austin, Atlanta and Chattanooga. He also has experience writing as a journalist for startups in tech and logistics. He is the author of several books of poetry, as well as interactive-fiction for youth. Over the years, he has innovated writing processes to foster reflection and insight, narrative strength, and authentic voice.