The Life Changer That You Need to Know Now!

As a motivational speaker, I believe that one of the most powerful motivational tools is having a purpose for what you do. “O.K.” you are thinking about now- “no need to read this article any further I already know my purpose”…Stop! Your getting up and going to work each day is not your purpose. Sorry. Some people think that way and it’s kind of understandable. It is a detrimental thought process shaped by sociatal norms. I passionately believe this kind of thinking often leads to low morale and a low level of motivation. So let me state again getting up and going to work is not the purpose, it is simply a reason.

So what is the absolute stone cold definition of purpose? As a motivational speaker the way I define purpose is the reason you are on here on the earth. Hmmm… deep!

To find your purpose, follow these easy steps: 1) Find a large mountain 2) Climb it. 3) Locate the guru in the long flowing white robe 4) Ask him “Master what is my purpose?” 5) Wait for answer 6) Leave mountain immediately and apply! I wish it were that easy. There are many steps in finding your purpose and it requires study, work and some very hard soul searching to determine what you want your life to stand for and be about. Some people are lucky and this happens to them by accident. Most people, however have to work to find it. Here are some ideas and techniques for finding your purpose:

The Sheet- Take out a pen and some paper ( your choice as to what kind) The more colorful and vibrant the better. Write down a list of all of your strengths. (Come on now dont be shy- it is just a list.) People have said to you at times ” boy you are really good at that.” Those are called your strengths. Now we have a page filled with a list of strengths gifts and talents. Stare at it. So do any patterns emerge? Any themes? Looking at the list let’s say it is filled with things like tools, motors, hardware, maps, slide rulers, or welders. Maybe the theme for you is you are a builder of some kind and your purpose is to build something.

Q…A Today Get some paper and a pen and go to your favorite quiet room. Ask yourself the following questions: 1 ) Someday when I am older what the heck do I want to have accomplished? Why are those things important to me ? 2) What are 2-3 things that you will regret if you do not do them in your lifetime? 3) Why were you born? Do you think you have specific gifts or talents you were meant to use? Why? 4) Fill in the blank; I was meant to be a ______________________. Why do you think that? 5) What is very important to you in your life? Why?

Ten With No Spin Now you are going to go to your panel of 10 advisors. Your objective is to do a little Q…A with each of them. This exercise also takes a little confidence. Ask each person “what do you think my strengths are? Ask Uncle Benny, your Mom, and close buddy. Ask your personal trainer and a co worker. I am sure your curiosity is wondering “Why?. Well it is actually interesting what other people may see in you that you dont. They may provide a whole new perspective. Now as the answers come in you have to sort and edit and decide which to listen to and which not. One caveat- don’t have negative people do the survey. This information can be a wonderful tool to help discover your purpose.

One of the America’s foremost leading experts on motivation Shawn Doyle is a Motivational Speaker He is the author of 10 books. For a free copy of Shawn’s amazing book The 10 Foundations of Motivation, go to http://sldoyle.com.