The Genius Life 514: Feeling Stuck? How to Finally Find Your True Purpose (Backed by Science) | Suzy Welch
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Oct 6, 2025 
Suzy Welch, a bestselling author and NYU professor, shares her expertise on finding true purpose through a science-backed framework. She discusses the pitfalls of following passion alone and introduces a comprehensive method that aligns values, aptitudes, and interests. Suzy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in career choices and the role of economic viability in pursuing passions. With actionable steps, she guides listeners on how to assess their values and career alignment, ultimately aiming for a fulfilling life where everything converges.
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Course Born From Personal Need
- Suzy Welch created Becoming You to help people answer "what should I do with my life" using a research-backed methodology.
- The course evolved from her media work and private coaching into an NYU class with huge demand.
From Small Pilot To Massive Waitlist
- Welch expected a small pilot but enrollment exploded and the waitlist hit 800 students within weeks.
- The class scaled rapidly from 20 to 80 students as demand overwhelmed expectations.
Excavate Three Data Sets
- Do a structured excavation of three data sets: values, aptitudes, and economically viable interests.
- Synthesize their intersection to identify your "area of transcendence."
