Succeed in Medicine

Ep469 - Unlock Your Purpose: The Secret to a Joyful Life

Jun 11, 2025
Jordan Grumet, an associate medical director at Unity Hospice and a Plutus award-winning podcaster, joins to discuss life purpose and happiness. He introduces the concept of 'little p' purpose, emphasizing the joy found in everyday activities rather than grand achievements. Grumet shares insights from his book, advocating for alignment between personal fulfillment and daily life, especially for physicians. He highlights the importance of community, genuine connections, and engaging in activities for sheer joy, rather than financial gain.
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INSIGHT

Creator Mindset on Purpose

  • Purpose is not something you find; you create it through your actions and choices.
  • There are two types: big P (goal-oriented, scarce) and little p (process-oriented, abundant) purposes.
INSIGHT

Big P vs Little p Purpose

  • Big P purpose focuses on rare, ambitious goals that often cause anxiety due to scarcity.
  • Little p purpose centers on enjoying processes, which is abundant and hard to fail at.
ADVICE

Purpose Builds Community

  • Focus on activities that deeply fill and light you up, regardless of external success.
  • Genuine passion attracts community and meaningful connections, key to happiness.
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