Today is a short riff on noble vs. ignoble pursuits of purpose. My inspiration comes from research psychologist William Damon’s take on the subject in his book The Path to Purpose. Damon’s explanation of noble vs. ignoble purposes is an important reminder that all pursuits of purpose are not equal. On pursuing an ignoble purpose […]
Fun isn’t fun when it only last for a second. A quick rush of adrenaline, a momentary smile, or a few bites of a sweet dessert comes and goes without a second thought. Though these small moments of pleasure are enjoyable, they aren’t really what makes life fun. With that said, it takes three elements […]
There is often a push and pull between being authentic to yourself and being responsible for how this impacts others. On the one hand, being authentic to yourself is a value that leads to personal happiness more often than not. On the other hand, being responsible is what helps you contribute to your family, community, […]