Episodes of Living: Start & Stay Strong

"Purpose is the overall reason why you exist on earth."

I want to share with you a five-part series on starting and staying strong on the journey of life. These thoughts are applicable to any venture under the sun. It can be for marriage, career, business or education. Today, we will look at Starting With Your Purpose.

Years ago, I was a big fan of starting the year or any venture with big goals and resolutions. That appetite has changed in recent times. I no longer begin any venture with the priority of writing what I will do and what I will not do. But I must say that I am not encouraging you to go and throw away your hard written list for the year. I just want to bring your attention to something bigger than a list. It makes a lot of difference.

Imagine with me for a brief moment that you stand at the harbor. A captain comes on board a ship and start sailing. On asking him why he is moving the ship, he pulls out a tall list and reads, “I am going to Sweden, pick up some travelers, visit the some old time friends and head for home after 10 days.” How will you react? Certainly, you will look him in the face and repeat the question again. You might think he didn’t understand. But it is not lack of understanding. It is lack of clear purpose for what he is doing.

"What is my life really about?"

Many of us behave like this captain. We start each year or a venture with a tall list ready to go into action. We are driven by activities without productive consent from our purpose. In her book Walk In Your Purpose (2017), Doris Agyapong drives home the point that each one of us must identify and live a life of purpose. And by purpose, I mean the whole reason why you exist on earth. It is impossible to live a purpose driven life when we start with list before defining our purpose. Ask yourself: What is my life really about? Then, proceed with a list.

Enjoy every bit of the journey

Start & Stay Strong – Purpose