Because of the lack of struggle and scarcity in this high-tech world, it’s very hard for a younger person to identify their mission. Why does struggle go hand in hand with the discovery of your mission? How do you identify yours? What are some of the things that have shaped how we find our purpose? On this episode, boxer and author Ed Latimore talks about the journey to finding out what you’re put on this planet to do.

Your mission doesn’t just come to you. You chip away at it. -Ed Latimore

Three Takeaways

Your life’s mission is where your talents can do the most because you’re motivated, passionate and you have a particular advantage.
It can take years to master your craft, regardless of what it is, so you have to temper your enthusiasm.
The lack of struggle and scarcity is the biggest problem for the millennials and younger generations.
A lot of men today grow up without any form of masculine guidance, and it’s causing massive problems.

At the start of the show, we talked about how a lot of young men today are lost from a lack of male guidance. Ed shared on how he overcame his battle with alcoholism and how he defines a mission in life. We also spoke about how to distinguish between a mission and a hobby, and whether your job can become your mission.

Your mission as a human being is whatever allows you to serve others in the highest capacity and intention that you can produce. It’s something unique about you and your life experience which combines to give you something important to offer to the world. The truth is, a lot of people aren’t going to find their mission until they hit rock bottom, so you have to be willing to experience the lows in your life. If you don’t embrace the struggle, you’re never going to accept your mission.

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