Oprah's Super Soul Super Soul Summer: Wes Moore - Is Your Job Your Life's Purpose
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Jul 23, 2025 
Wes Moore, a war veteran, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author, discusses the importance of finding your life’s purpose. He emphasizes the need to align your career with joy and fulfillment rather than merely going through the motions. Moore shares insights on service and the impact of genuine connections, the struggles faced by veterans reintegrating into civilian life, and the significance of understanding one's heritage. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to redefine heroism and pursue their true callings.
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Leave When Passion Dies
- Leave any job when you're no longer passionate about it.
- Staying too long makes you "extraordinarily ordinary," losing your uniqueness.
Explaining Wall Street to Family
- Wes Moore struggled to explain his Wall Street job to his grandparents.
- His grandmother simplified it, calling him "a banker," showing a gap between worlds.
Commit to Your True Work
- Commit to working on the problem you care about, no matter what.
- Find ways to integrate your passion into daily life, even with sacrifices.
