Bonus: The Purpose Code Out Today w/ JL Collins and Jillian Johnsrud
Jan 7, 2025
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Join JL Collins, renowned author of "The Simple Path to Wealth," and Jillian Johnsrud as they celebrate the launch of their new book, "The Purpose Code." They dive into the idea of embracing mini retirements for career fulfillment, stressing the importance of work-life balance. The conversation highlights the challenge of finding personal purpose amidst family life and shares practical strategies for discovering meaningful anchors. They inspire listeners to reconnect with joy and pursue passions, guiding individuals toward a more fulfilling life.
The importance of actively pursuing personal purpose during demanding life stages is essential for a fulfilling and meaningful existence.
Incorporating mini retirements into one's career can enhance work-life balance and facilitate personal growth by allowing regular reflection and rejuvenation.
Deep dives
The Launch of The Purpose Code
The recent release of 'The Purpose Code' marks a significant moment in exploring the concept of finding personal purpose. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding what gives meaning to life, especially during demanding life stages, such as in one's 40s. The authors stress the value of deliberately infusing daily life with joyful and purposeful activities, setting the groundwork for a life that aligns with personal interests and values. They highlight that the process of discovering purpose is active and should not be relegated to the back burner amidst life's responsibilities.
Redefining Retirement: Mini Retirements
The idea of incorporating mini retirements into one’s career is presented as a transformative approach to work-life balance. This concept encourages individuals to take smaller breaks throughout their careers rather than waiting for a traditional long-term retirement. By doing so, individuals can reassess their career paths, rediscover their interests, and rejuvenate their sense of purpose over time. The discussion reveals that these intervals can lead to significant personal growth and prevent burnout.
Finding Purpose Anchors
Identifying purpose anchors is crucial for building a life filled with meaningful pursuits. Techniques such as reflecting on past regrets, revisiting childhood joys, and experimenting with new activities are suggested as methods to uncover what truly excites individuals. The conversation illustrates that living purposefully is not just about grand ambitions but can also encompass simple pleasures and smaller, manageable activities that bring joy. Engaging with purpose anchors can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfied life, regardless of one's current responsibilities.
Join JL Collins and Jillian Johnsrud for this bonus episode in which we celebrate book launch day for The Purpose Code. It is now available wherever books are sold. Join the celebration.