John R. Miles

But he discovers his meaning by getting the gift of seeing who would suffer without him.

Why do so few people today ever receive that kind of verdict?

Before we continue, I want to pause for a moment.

One of the core ideas in this new series, Purpose by Design, is that meaning isn't something you stumble into, it's something you build.

But most people don't pause long enough to actually ask the questions that matter, such as, why am I doing what I'm doing?

What is this all for?

And does this life actually feel like mine?

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Because insight creates awareness, but reflection creates direction.

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Now, let's return to the conversation with Arthur Brooks.

Now, you're absolutely right.

And as you were talking, it made me think of Frankl because when he describes how do you find meaning, he gives three different areas that you can do it through work.

You can do it through love and the relationships that you cherish.

It could be taking care of a sick child.

that you have.

It could be caring for a loved one like a parent as they age.