Succeed in Medicine

My Favorite Episode of 2025 | Ep497

Dec 23, 2025
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Jordan Grumet
Dr. Jordan Grumet, an associate medical director at Unity Hospice and author, challenges the traditional quest for purpose in his new book, The Purpose Code. He argues that we create purpose rather than find it, highlighting the difference between scarce Big P and abundant little p purposes. Through personal stories, he emphasizes enjoying the process over focusing solely on outcomes. Jordan also discusses the joy-driven activities that lead to community impact and how to incorporate purpose into daily life while managing financial realities.
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INSIGHT

Purpose Is Created, Not Discovered

  • We create purpose rather than find it, and purpose comes in two forms: Big P and little p.
  • Little p purpose focuses on the process and is abundant, while Big P purpose is scarcity-driven and breeds anxiety.
INSIGHT

Process Over Audacious Goals

  • Big P purpose ties identity to rare outcomes and often leads to frustration if you lack control.
  • Little p purpose prioritizes loving the process, making failure unlikely and joy more reliable.
ADVICE

Choose Activities You'd Do Anyway

  • Do focus on activities you would do regardless of payoff, because you control the process even if outcomes are uncertain.
  • Avoid tying your happiness to external metrics like downloads or accolades.
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