Finding Purpose

When I got in the Pilot yesterday, the outdoor temperature gauge in my car read 12 degrees in my garage. As I exited the garage and headed towards work at 5:15 am, I watched the outdoor temperature drop to 9 degrees, 3 degrees, - 3 degrees (is that someone out walking?!), -7 degrees, and finally settling in at -12 as I noticed another crazy Minnesotan out taking a walk.

So, why am I up and driving to work at 5:15 am on a dark -12 degree morning? Well, I had a short term purpose to get some time sensitive case paperwork out and read over 2 days (!) of unread messages. So beyond the short-term purpose, did I have a long-term purpose? I must have on because I am ok with what I am doing. 

So, what is my long-term purpose you ask? You can ask it, I did. I have one, I just need a little bit of help framing and articulating it. And to do so, I am turning to the Career Encourager. The Career Encourager has some thoughts on purpose here and here that are well worth reviewing and considering. I hope you do, I know I will.

In case you are wondering, it was a balmy 23 degrees this morning.

Comments

[The Career Encourager]

Thanks for the link - I look forward to reading more later about how you articulate your purpose. It's supposed to be -3 in the Cities over the next couple of days...yikes! ;-)

[Scott McArthur]

Hiya - me again!

You have to watch this - joining the dots!

http://mcarthursrant.blogspot.com/2008/01/joining-dots-with-steve-jobs.html

Your friend from across the water

Sx

[Wally Bock]

Purpose is important. Knowing your purpose is important. That can keep you steady in the high winds of temptation and the rising waters of pressure.

[Lisa Rosendahl]

Ok, if you have not listened to the Steve Jobs address linked above - you absolutely must. Thanks for the link Scott.

Wally, so, I am seeing purpose very closely linked to the quote, "we do what we have to do so we can do what we want to do." I think we are onto something!

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