Inquiring Minds

The Purpose Code: How To Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and Leave A Lasting Legacy with Jordan Grumet

Jan 15, 2025

Jordan Grumet, a hospice physician and financial independence expert, shares profound insights from his new book on purpose and legacy. He distinguishes between 'big P-purpose' and 'little p-purpose,' emphasizing smaller, manageable joys that lead to fulfillment. The conversation discusses how social media fuels purpose anxiety and offers strategies for personal growth through meaningful experiences rather than material wealth. Grumet's reflections highlight the importance of connection, resilience, and the lasting impact of finding joy amidst loss.

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Understanding the distinction between 'Big P-purpose' and 'little p-purpose' helps individuals find joy in everyday activities rather than succumbing to anxiety from unattainable goals.

Building meaningful connections and nurturing community engagement is essential for fostering resilience and overcoming grief during challenging times.

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The Role of Purpose in Times of Tragedy

Purpose serves as a critical bulwark during times of upheaval and tragedy, offering individuals a sense of agency when external circumstances feel uncontrollable. When faced with devastating events, such as natural disasters or personal loss, many people question their sense of meaning and happiness. In such situations, cultivating a sense of purpose can help people find agency and connection, even amidst chaos. By focusing on what can be built upon—passions and connections with others—individuals can foster resilience and hope.

Intro

2min

Redefining Purpose: Navigating Chaos

20min

Navigating Loss: The Intersection of Memory and Material Possessions

2min

Pursuing Purpose Over Possessions

13min

Exploring Mindsets: The Journey to Enoughness and Personal Growth

2min

Finding Purpose in Loss: Generational Growth and Legacy

4min

In the wake of the devastating fires in Los Angeles where people have lost their homes and all their worldly possessions and when many are questioning their purpose it was a timely moment for host Indre Viskontas to sit with hospice physician, financial independence expert, and author Jordan Grumet to discuss his transformative new book, The Purpose Code: How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and Leave a Lasting Legacy. Drawing from his experience at the bedsides of terminally ill patients and his financial acumen Grumet explores how understanding purpose can help us navigate life’s challenges, overcome loss, and build a meaningful legacy.

Grumet shares his insights on:

The difference between "big P-purpose," which often leads to anxiety, and "little p-purpose," a path to happiness and fulfillment.
How reframing our approach to purpose can help us build lives filled with enriching activities that connect us to others.
Strategies for identifying purpose anchors, drawing from childhood joys, regrets, or incremental changes in daily life.
The impact of social media on purpose anxiety and how to counter its influence with genuine, personal goals.

Jordan’s work weaves together medicine, finance, and the significance of purpose, profoundly impacting those seeking a meaningful life.

Listen in for practical advice on aligning your actions with your values, finding joy in small, meaningful pursuits, and creating a legacy that lasts beyond your lifetime.

The Purpose Code is available now at booksellers everywhere.

Links:

Get Jordan’s new Book at Amazon

and visit his website: https://jordangrumet.com/

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