Squiggly Careers #470 Squiggly Short: Why ‘Finding Your Purpose’ Might Be Holding You Back
Mar 27, 2025
Searching for your purpose may be hindering your career growth. Instead, focusing on purposeful work can offer greater flexibility and fulfillment. The hosts present tools to help you define what meaningful work looks like for you, relieving the pressure to have everything figured out. They discuss the importance of a personal approach to workplace purpose, emphasizing individual strengths and values. Reflecting on the impact you want to have in your career can guide your decisions and motivations.
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Purposeful Work vs. Purpose
- Focus on "purposeful work" instead of a grand "purpose."
- This approach is more practical and less abstract for daily work.
Using Purposeful Work as a Filter
- Use "purposeful work" as a filter for career decisions.
- Reflect on what gives you a sense of meaning and motivation in your work.
Finding Your Squiggly Career Sweet Spot
- Identify your values, strengths, areas for improvement, and desired impact.
- These elements form your "squiggly career sweet spot."
