The Bridge to Purpose
Do you love work?
I mean truly love your work. Where you wake up in the morning, excited to take on the day and ready to face the many challenges with vigor and passion? The fact is that about 75% of us do not. This is a scary trend and we need to work together to change this statistic.
When workers are disengaged, they lack purpose and perspective on success. Often, they run after an illusion of success that is adopted through worldly standards or from a deeply rooted influence from their past. The bottom line is this: you can't find purpose if you are chasing after success myths. Finding work that aligns with your purpose and unique definition of success is essential for a joy-filled life.
We've been blessed to learn from real life situations as we support and offer assistance to others on their journey to become more self-aware about their unique purpose. Based on these stories, we've compiled the lessons about what true success is and how to find it.
We know these lessons and stories will illuminate and build the bridge between success myths and finding purpose! The Purpose Promise presents our blog, The Bridge to Purpose.
Go From “9 to 5” to “9 to THRIVE”
Let’s be honest—work can feel like a grind sometimes. You might feel stuck, unmotivated, or unsure if you’re even in the right place. Maybe you’ve caught yourself dreaming of a promotion, a higher salary, or even a complete career shift, but the fear of change (or guilt for even wanting it) holds you back. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
A Fresh Start: Finding Joy and Purpose in Your Work
As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to encourage you to start now. Whether you’re reflecting on the past year or dreaming big about the future, this is the perfect time to take a bold step toward living with greater purpose and working in a career that you love.
Receive the Gift of Wisdom
Life has its seasons, and sometimes we find ourselves in one that whispers, “Step back, take a breath, and reflect.” These moments aren’t about rushing to the next milestone or trying to fix everything all at once. Instead, they invite us to look back, not with regret, but with the intention to learn, heal, and grow.
From Leather Caps to Life's Calling: How Football Helmets Teach Us the Power of Purpose in Work
The evolution in football helmets isn’t just about safety; it’s a reflection of how we’ve come to understand purpose, protection, and bringing the best of what we have into everything we do. Read more here.
Career Candy Mix: Find Your Flavor & Finally Experience Joy
Imagine a Halloween where instead of candy, you were handed the tools to transform your career. Much like the eclectic mix of sweets you scoop up on Halloween night, we offer a diverse assortment of products to help you discover a career path that truly satisfies.
Stuck in a Work Rut? Learn 6 Ways to Find Joy Again
If you're feeling stuck or uninspired in your career, you're not alone—60-70% of people no longer feel joy in their work. Our new mini-course, 6 Ways to Regain Joy at Work, offers practical strategies to help you reconnect with your purpose and find fulfillment in your daily tasks.
Retire on Purpose: Finding Fulfillment Beyond Stockpiling and Snoozing
I'll never forget the day I came across some startling statistics that shook me to my core. I don’t remember specific numbers, but I clearly remember the way the numbers made me feel. The statistics were about retirement!
Navigating the Rollercoaster Ride of Early Career Years
According to recent surveys, a whopping 64% of young professionals feel overwhelmed by the demands of their jobs. And here's the kicker: nearly half of them feel unfulfilled in their current roles. So, if you're nodding along, feeling like you're stuck in the same boat, trust me, you're not alone.
Is the Next Generation of Leaders Allergic to Purpose?
Let's talk about something that might sound a little weird at first, but bear with me—being allergic to purpose in your career. Yeah, I know it sounds crazy, but stick around and hear me out.
Navigating the Post-Grad Transition: Guiding College Graduates Toward Purposeful Careers
Attention recent college graduates, parents of graduates, and supporters of those entering the workforce: Congratulations on this significant achievement! But now that the caps have been tossed and diplomas collected, what is next? Read more to see...
Symbols of Hope and Renewal
As we gear up for another round of chocolate bunnies, egg hunts, and maybe a few too many Peeps marshmallow candies, it's worth taking a moment to discuss the symbolism in some of these things that correlates to the true meaning of the holiday. Easter is often mistaken as a springtime bash, but at its core, it's a profound celebration for those of us with a Christian worldview.
A Journey to Joyful Work
Let's cut to the chase. Work – it's where we spend a significant chunk of our lives, right? So, shouldn't it be one of the best parts of our existence? But here's a sobering stat for you: in America, a whopping 60% of workers feel emotionally detached from their jobs, and 19% are downright miserable. That’s terrible! Read more to learn about going on a journey to joyful work.
Life's Purpose Toolkit: Navigating the Stages of Purpose
Life is a crazy ride, isn't it? From college cavorting to retirement relaxation, each stage brings its own set of adventures. And just like a trusty multitool, having the right instruments for the job can make all the difference. We created a quiz to tell you exactly which specific tools we have for you based on your current career season.
Navigating the Year-End Rollercoaster: Finding Purpose with the PDA Mini E-Course
As we inch closer to the New Year, it's the perfect time to hit pause and give our year a solid once-over. You know, the whole ups-and-downs, highs-and-lows kind of gig. Why, you ask? Well, it's like taking a snapshot of your life – helps you see where you've been, where you're at, and where in the world you're headed.
Two Sides of “The Gratitude Coin”: Different Perspectives on Gratitude
Gratitude is a simple but powerful practice that has the potential to transform lives in remarkable ways. When I think of gratitude, words that come to mind are thankfulness, joy, peace, meditation, calm, re-focus, uplifting. But there are two sides of "The Gratitude Coin."
A Remedy for the “Sunday Scaries”
Have you heard of the "Sunday scaries”? It's the moment when the weight of the coming workweek bears down on us, filling us with anxiety and the urge to escape. We'll delve into the psychology behind the “Sunday scaries” and why it often leads to job searches. Best of all though, we have a remedy!
Advice for the Young Professional
The transition from college to the professional world is a significant milestone in someone’s life. It comes with a sense of accomplishment, independence, and the promise of a bright future. However, for many young professionals, the reality of the workplace can be quite different from their expectations.
Don’t Be Like Your Appendix. Yes, We are Talking About the Organ!
They told me that while every person is born with an appendix, the medical community says there really is no purpose for that organ. How can an organ that is only 3-4 inches long cause so much pain!? This inspired me to draw connections between my realizations about my appendix and a career without purpose.
5 Questions to Ask to Find Purpose If You’re Undecided in College
College can be one of the most exciting times of your life, but it can also be incredibly stressful, especially when you’re undecided about your major and educational path. You’re not alone, though. According to research, up to 80% of students change their major at least once during their college career.
The Top 5 Lessons Fatherhood Taught Me About Finding Purpose at Work
Happy Father’s Day! June is a month to celebrate all that is won and learned through being a dad. Watching your child grow up, teaching them values, and being there for them every step of the way is a commitment that demands the purest form of love, discipline, and dedication.
Summer Refresh: Tips to obtain your rest life and your best life!
Soon, the kiddos will break from school and rhythms will change for millions of Americans. The days will get longer, and vacations more prevalent, but will it lead you to more rest and purpose? Now is the time to consider how you can make your summer one of purpose, rest and impact!
Ditch the Mid-life Crisis and Find Purpose
Have you ever had a moment when everything goes into the background, and your focus becomes so clear on one object? Those moments are usually catalytic, which was the case for me on a gray day in late 2018.
Turning Purposeful Habits Into Transformation
How can you leverage your purposeful life to help others live more purposefully? This is a key question for all of us who are embracing the intentional life of purpose where one seeks to integrate their best life with their work life.
Turning Achievable Goals Into Purposeful Habits
The seeds of hope contain your purposeful life plan. The soil you place them in (the systems around you), will either foster growth or stifle growth. To foster growth and see goals turn into sustained life, your day-to-day habits must be intentional and disciplined.
Turning “Seeds of Hope” into Achievable Goals
Are those New Year Resolutions taking root and bearing fruit? Research shows that about 12% of people who make New Year's goals stick to them for more than a month. Let’s be sure you are not part of that statistic should you have sought a goal for the New Year!
Turning Hope into Purpose
As you look back on your 2022, there are seeds of hope that, if nurtured, can grow into great fruit. When you identify and care for those seeds, they will harvest abundant life of purpose. On the other hand, if those seeds are not found and nurtured, they will spoil and never grow.
Are you stealing a GIFT from those you love?
After our time together, Tad had a new conviction. He could still take that promotion, but what was more important than that was the new boundaries he set in life to give his family and loved ones a great gift: His time, presence, and love.
Integration: The Key to Unlock Purpose
Before COVID, Riley and millions of others in America compartmentalized their work life and their home life. The two did not integrate well together. But COVID became a great teacher. Riley and millions of others realized that work and home life are not isolated.
Find Purpose In Your New Identity
As Dan and I continued down the pathway of his newfound identity and how work could support him being a great spouse, dad and worker, he started to gain some hope that the change he wished for could become his reality.
Frustrated by a Double Life at Work
Do you ever feel like you live two separate lives? At home, you act one way. At work, you act another. You are free to be your best self, until you get to work where there is this burden of who you need to be based on old constructs.
Is Too Much Knowledge Robbing You of Fulfilling Work?
The average American consumes more than 105,000 words per day. The amount of information we take in is larger than ever before! But is it helping us? We believe the amount of information we have access to is actually robbing most of us of true joy!
Is Work a Source of Your Happiness?
I recently heard it said that “what you love is what you generate an appetite for.” Once you develop an appetite for something you will want to practice it. And once you practice something because you love it, you will begin to master it.
Defeating the Reactive Life
Life had thrown me a huge curveball, and I was taking out my frustration on an innocent bystander. It was not fair of me to do so, and it was certainly not the way I seek to treat others. I was then able to pinpoint one variable that would either create peace or create fear.
Reinstate Rites of Passage
Rites of passage. Most are familiar with the terminology, but few are aware of how essential they are for the development of individuals and society. Amidst the journey of self-discovery there are many signs.
The Power of Childhood Memories
Cognitive Memory Theory tells us that our memories create our beliefs, and our beliefs create our feelings. Our memories drive how we feel and how we eventually behave based on those feelings.
Exit Stage Right for a Greater Show
I'll never forget that pivotal moment that has led me to where I am today. And even more importantly, I'll never forget that pivotal man and his advice that propelled me to choose courage over comfort!
The Great Realignment
Are you part of the Great Resignation or the Great Realignment? The recent labor reports show another record-breaking month of workers leaving their jobs. 3% of the workforce resigned again this month.
Death of Something
"I’m an acorn small and round, sitting on the hard-hard ground. Everybody steps on me. That is why I’m cracked you see." Whether you know this song or not is irrelevant, but it does exemplify a relevant concept.
Unmasking Success
Millions of Americans have adopted someone else's view on success. They are striving to achieve something, so they can have an image that the world accepts; however, the scariest part of the subconscious masks we wear is that they hide our true selves.
Changing Seasons
Just as we start to feel like we’ve fallen into a rhythm that’s working and comfortable, life shifts and adjusts...which means we have to as well.
A Meaningful Journey is Not Found Alone
Patel feels like he is conquering life at home and work….but he knows he can’t do this alone anymore. It’s a myth that we're supposed to do it on our own. Do it with our gifts. Do it by continuing to push on because we're capable and competent.
Purpose is Finding Greener Grass
To an outsider, there should be no reason why any thought of changing jobs would cross Antonia’s mind. But here she was. Antonia could picture the next 15 years of success with this company! At the same time, she wondered if the grass was greener somewhere else.
Purpose is the Road to Retirement
What if we could be fully present in our current season of life, and fully embrace joy in the here and now? Paige Roberts did just that. She could be so fully described by a single word. JOYFUL. You can do it too.
Purpose is Gaining Comfort
That cozy corner office. Having enough money to retire early. Being able to accomplish work with your eyes closed. There is nothing wrong with these ambitions, but is it possible that good could be the enemy of great?
Purpose is a Destination
We have all heard it said in one way or another… Life is not about a destination, rather the journey. Most of us would agree with that; however, most of us subliminally believe that success is a destination.
Success is Limited By Our Past
Most workers caught in the rat race hold limiting beliefs that dictate their success. Our minds create limiting beliefs based on our past. The consciousness of these beliefs is imperative to find Purpose and Purposeful employment.
Success is Performance
As I started my career, I was a striver. I hit the nail, and I hit it hard. It led to success, in the eyes of many onlookers, and in the standards of the world, but I awoke one day to realize I had performed well at work but not with the people I loved the most.
Success is Hitting My Numbers
The treadmill of disengagement is fueled by the mindset that we are successful and on purpose when we hit our numbers. Real purpose is birthed from the internal confidence in our performance; not those others put on us.
Success is STABILITY
Is obtaining stability still part of the American Dream? Of course, but finding it has dramatically changed. The American Dream has meant different things to different people throughout history.
Success is Accumulating Wealth
Do you spend a lot of time worrying about how much money you need? At the root of the most midlife crisis lies the dedication of obtaining success. Once a person receives what they set out to accumulate as success, they don’t find it to be fulfilling.
Success is Having Status
Damon reflected on his career journey, having worked for the same company half of his life. He was proud of the 60+hours he worked a week. "I've become who I am by working hard and moving up the ladder," he said confidently.
Success is Utilizing my Credentials
Framed college degrees and certifications of executive leadership courses line Kevin's office wall. He was a decorated business student with all the accolades one could imagine. Yet his frustration was evident as we sat across the table.
Success Myths Deter Purpose
We've seen the images of a hamster running on a wheel. No matter how fast they run, they stay in the same place. We, as humans do this as well when we run on our treadmills of disengagement. We run and run, yet the monotony and lack of progress
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