Talks at Google Ep513 - Mike Steib | New Year, New You: Finding Your Purpose
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Jan 3, 2025 Mike Steib, CEO of XO Group (The Knot Worldwide) and creator of the viral "Career Manifesto," shares powerful insights on finding one's purpose. He discusses the importance of taking charge of your career while reflecting on mortality's role in shaping ambitions. Mike encourages evaluating career choices beyond big tech giants and emphasizes aligning work with personal values. He provides practical strategies for navigating decisions and stresses the balance between ambition and gratitude for your current situation, inspiring early professionals to pursue meaningful growth.
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Mortality and Opportunity
- Acknowledge your mortality and limited time.
- Recognize your privileged position and the precious opportunity you have.
Impact Map
- Assess your impact by mapping your influence on family, friends, work, and the world.
- Reflect on whether your current path aligns with your desired impact.
Maximize Potential Impact
- Envision your maximum potential impact by brainstorming what you could achieve if anything were possible.
- Suspend disbelief and consider various paths, regardless of perceived limitations.