"What if the reason you can't find your purpose is because you're looking in the wrong direction?"
Standing before the Fearless Girl statue, I was struck by something profound: she wasn't looking at herself. She was looking ahead, focused entirely on the future she was helping to create.
Most of us approach purpose backwards. We ask, "What do I want?" when we should be asking, "What does the world need that I'm uniquely positioned to give?"
Purpose isn't about you—it's about your contribution. The statue's power comes not from what she represents for herself, but from what she means for others. Young girls walking by see possibility. Leaders see courage. Organizations see change.
"During LifePath sessions, clients make a discovery when they stop asking 'What will fulfill me?' and begin asking 'How can I serve something bigger than myself?' This isn't about sacrifice—it's about significance.
Your why isn't found in introspection alone. It's discovered at the intersection of your gifts and the world's needs. When you identify that sweet spot, fear transforms into fuel. You're no longer worried about being perfect because you're focused on being helpful.
The Fearless Girl faces uncertainty every day. Market volatility, economic shifts, and changing leadership. But she stands firm because her purpose transcends temporary circumstances. She represents the infinite game of creating opportunity for future generations.
Your purpose statement should do the same. It should anchor you when everything else shifts. It should remind you why you show up, especially when showing up feels hard.
When you serve something larger than yourself, you become larger than your fears.
What cause or contribution calls to you so strongly that fear becomes irrelevant? How might your unique gifts serve something that will outlast your career, your reputation, even your lifetime?
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