One of Mark Twain’s most famous quotes is, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Profound, it can also be perplexing. We all have a purpose ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Clark T. Bell One of the ...

We’ve been told for years that purpose is our “why?” That it’s the big reason behind everything we do. Our personal North Star. The grand unifying theory of our existence. But what if that’s not just ...

Find your North Star and keep it in your heart Source: Issarawat Tattong/Shutterstock An irony of human life is that we all possess a higher purpose, yet many of us have no idea what it is. Have you ...

We have a meaning crisis in our society that is particularly acute for people younger than 35. Below, Arthur Brooks shares ...

It has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this and what if I never do? This is "purpose anxiety" — the ...

In troubled times outward disorder needs to be met with inner stability, which many people find difficult. One of the strongest ways to counter outward disorder is to know your purpose and then to ...

Your purpose evolves with life experiences; embrace growth and change. Align talents with purpose for long-lasting impact and fulfillment. Purpose emerges over time; clarity comes from reflection and ...

What does it truly mean to leave a lasting legacy? To me, it's about more than just achieving success or making a name for yourself; it's about living a life of purpose and impact, where every action ...

If you’re struggling to decide on your next (or first) career move or worries you haven’t found your life purpose, some well-meaning soul will almost certainly ask you, “What’s your passion?” Their ...

Ever since the Industrial Revolution severed our connection to the positive results of our very own hands’ work, “purpose” has fallen prey to many skepticisms, including the following: Do any of these ...