291: The Art of Purposeful Aging with Richard Leider

Today, I’m talking to Richard Leider. For over 40 years, Richard has been a Nationally Certified Master Career Counselor at Inventure – The Purpose Company. Richard has been studying purpose (and the purpose of movement) for decades. He’s led expeditions around the world, climbed Kilimanjaro, and shared his insights in a powerful TEDx talk.

He’s also the author of 11 books, including three bestsellers. In his most recent work, Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Old?: The Path of Purposeful Aging, he invites readers to grow old on purpose and chart a path to elderhood with choice, curiosity, and courage. He explores why purposeful aging is both accessible to all and fundamental to health, happiness, and longevity–and how to authentically become the person you were always meant to be.

I was introduced to Richard’s work by Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, and now I’m a huge fan. In our conversation, we discuss the expeditions he’s led in Tanzania, how he’s helped people to find their new purpose and meaning in their post-career lifestyle, and how to reframe your life to focus on your greatest gifts.

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In this podcast interview, you’ll learn:

• Why Africa is a popular destination for many people on their journeys to find purpose and meaning.
• The three M’s that Richard sees as essential to living with purpose.
• The differences between purpose, meaning, and calling.
• How to use the Napkin Test to identify your gifts.
• Why only one in three people has a clear reason for getting up in the morning–and how to clarify your purpose each day.

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