“Do I need to have purpose to be successful?” That’s a question I hear all the time. Many people, even successful ones, spend so much time in a heads down sprint that they never look up to see if there is more out there.

Is a sense of purpose a luxury for a select few or is it prerequisite for success modern life?

Purpose is by no means required for modern life, but it surely will help you live a life with greater meaning and anchor you when faced with important decisions.

“Okay, so what’s the value of purpose?” you may wonder? A sense of purpose offers several practical benefits.

Helping leaders create a sense of purpose is one of the most meaningful parts of my executive coaching work. Most people assume that purpose is created in a flash of light, through a singular experience. The reality is that we create purpose through intention, reflection, and action. For me, creating purpose was a long and winding road that unfolded over many years. I wanted to share my story as well as what I’ve learned to fast-track the path to creating purpose so that you can build more purpose into your life and career.