The School of Greatness

332 The Power of Storytelling with Donald Miller

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May 23, 2016
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INSIGHT

Growth Comes Through Hard Challenges

  • Donald Miller argues change occurs only by overcoming hard things, not by seeking happiness alone.
  • Joy is the byproduct of facing challenges and achieving meaningful goals.
ADVICE

Use One Goal As Your Daily Filter

  • Define a clear, overarching life goal and use it as a filter for daily choices.
  • Reject activities that don't advance that goal to make life feel more meaningful.
ANECDOTE

Cross-Country Ride Led To New Purpose

  • Donald Miller rode his bike across America in a seven-week journey to create meaningful experiences.
  • Afterward he joined the Obama campaign to avoid post-adventure depression and find new purpose.
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