Your purpose changes as the trajectory of your life changes
As we go through life, we encounter people and situations for which we were specifically created to influence and change. You were created to be the deflection point that alters the trajectory of someone’s life!
Embark on your ‘finest hour’
Be honest with yourself. How has God figuratively tapped you on the shoulder and offered an opportunity to do a very special thing, unique to you and fitted to your talents and desires?
Seasoned citizen finds renewed purpose in foreign mission work
Sue’s God-assignment was the perfect remedy for her depression. After stepping out on faith to pursue it, Sue received confirmation after confirmation, and a new joy began taking hold of her life.
In Episode 036, Kelly Mack McCoy describes how he gave up driving trucks to become a writer
When Kelly was in his 50s, the trucking company he worked for went bankrupt. Rather than be disappointed, he decided it was a good time to take his writing seriously. It was a dream Kelly harbored in his heart since childhood.
Article shines harsh spotlight on the realities of retirement
Younger people often live for the weekend. Older workers live for retirement. But, retirees long to return to their youth and a time when their lives had purpose and meaning. What a vicious circle.
Susan Salenger protects women from being sidelined over health concerns
After experiencing several medical misdiagnoses herself, Susan wrote a book to empower patients, especially women, to take better control of doctor visits. That, in turn, allows patients to take more control of their health.
Research shows dementia is avoidable for most engaged older people
Pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone works to stimulate your adrenaline, and that uncomfortableness is what keeps people engaged and going.
Is the concept of retirement selfish?
When our work has no purpose, then it’s hard to go through the motions to complete mundane tasks. Boredom with our jobs and bitterness at being controlled is what makes retirement so attractive.
In Episode 035, Susan Salenger explains why patients need to take ownership of their own healthcare
With more than 40,000 known illnesses, Susan said there are too few doctors treating many more patients. That means doctors usually can’t afford to take the time it takes to really delve into the underlying causes of an illness.
Billionaire made it his purpose to give away his fortune before he died
“I cannot think of a more personally rewarding and appropriate use of wealth than to give while one is living — to personally devote oneself to meaningful efforts to improve the human condition,” said Chuck.