The ‘Purpose’ Trap: Why Chasing Meaning is Making You Miserable

You ever thought finding your purpose would fix everything—only to end up more lost?
I have. Because I thought purpose was something you discovered. Turns out, it’s something you build. Today, we’re tearing down a well-worn myth—“The ‘Purpose’ Trap: Why Chasing Meaning is Making You Miserable”—because purpose isn’t something you find. It’s something you forge. Let’s figure this out together.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• Why chasing purpose makes you passive.
• How purpose is built through aligned action, not found in a flash.
• The three ways to start living with purpose right now.

This Episode Will Help You:

• Stop seeking purpose and start creating it.
• Recognize where you’ve been waiting instead of acting.
• Align your values with your actions.

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On the Next Episode:
Tomorrow, we’re tearing down another empty promise with “The Apology Addiction: Why ‘Sorry’ is Your Most Toxic Habit”—because over-apologizing is self-sabotage.

Reflection Prompts

• The Illusion: Where are you chasing purpose instead of building it?
• The Mirror: What values do you claim? Do your actions reflect them?
• The Shift: What’s one action you can take this week to live with purpose?
• The Choice: Where have you been waiting instead of creating?

Exercises

• Define Your Values (10 min): Write down your top three values. These are the foundation of your purpose.
• Choose Aligned Actions (5 min): List three ways you can live those values this week.
• Stop Waiting, Start Creating (1 day): Pick one project, relationship, or habit you will build with intention.
• Reinforce (Ongoing): Each morning, ask: "Am I living with purpose, or just looking for it?"