A Bit of Optimism The Cure for Nihilism with professor Suzy Welch
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May 6, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Suzy Welch, a Professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business and author of 'Becoming You', shares her insights into living authentically. She explores the significance of purpose over passion, detailing why many struggle to recognize their own values. Suzy debunks the myth of luck, emphasizing meaningful connections and innovative thinking. She advocates for a service-oriented mindset, illustrating how contributing to the community can lead to personal fulfillment and deeper connections.
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Purpose Discovery is Tough Work
- Living a life of purpose is a brutal, challenging journey, not a soft, easy path.
- Discovering oneself is the hardest work and often deeply emotional, but liberating.
Align Values, Aptitudes, Interests
- Identify your core values through deep self-exploration because most people don't truly know their values.
- Align your values with your aptitudes and interests to find your purpose and be willing to make life-changing decisions.
Banker Finds Purpose in Fashion
- A student in banking realized he was living his parents' values, not his own. He decided his purpose was to dress Kim Kardashian and create captivating fashion for women.
- This revelation led him to abandon banking, surprising his classmates but freeing himself from a decade of misery.
