Purpose isn't something you find, it's something you practice. It lives beyond the self, functioning less like a destination and more like a verb that shapes how we move through each day. At its core, purpose is foundational to life itself, and unlocking it begins with a single, honest question: What is life asking of me now?
The answer requires us to say yes to life, even when it's hard. Suffering, rather than something to escape, is a stimulus for awakening, one that invites us to become more reflective, to take more risks, and to remember that mattering matters. When we stop shrinking and start showing up fully, we step into the deeper truth that we are here to serve.
A good life isn't complicated. It's living from the place you love, with the people you love, doing the work you love with purpose.
Richard Leider is an internationally bestselling author of twelve books, including three bestsellers translated into 20 languages, and a pioneering voice in the global purpose movement whose PBS Special, The Power of Purpose, has reached millions across the U.S. Ranked by Forbes as one of the top five most respected coaches in the world, Richard is the founder of Inventure – The Purpose Company, a firm dedicated to helping individuals live, work, and lead on purpose.
If you are wondering why you are here, what is life asking of me now, this episode is a must-listen.