#105 The Fulfillment Formula

ByLukas
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My sense of fulfillment comes from taking daily actions that are aligned with a personal philosophy and a purpose I intentionally determine.

As life unfolds, my purpose can change. My values can change. I can feel over the moon, dreadful, and everything in between.

My daily actions can change (and they certainly won’t always be aligned with my personal philosophy).

But the fulfillment formula always stays the same.

Are the majority of my daily actions in alignment with my purpose, values, and the identity I want to forge?

A consequence of this formula: Without clear purpose, without consciously choosing values or designing a personal philosophy, without knowing what you stand for and who you choose to be, it’s hard to feel fulfilled.

In short: intentional, aligned, disciplined living and identity building helps to feel fulfilled.

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