Oct 5

When Bad Things Happen to Good People

When historian Kate Bowler was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, she became fascinated by the ways people try to impose order on events they can't control. She joins us to explore what it means to live fully when life offers no satisfying explanation for the tragedies we may face. ... Show More

1h 32m

Sep 28

How to Make a Difference: Part 2

Think about the last time you had a discouraging thought. Maybe you told yourself, "This won't work. I'm not cut out for this." Did you take that thought as fact? Last week, we talked with psychologist Martin Seligman about why some people come to believe that their actions don’t ... Show More

49m 9s

Sep 21

How to Make a Difference: Part 1

Why do some people act on the possibilities before them, while others come to believe that nothing they do will make a difference? Psychologist Martin Seligman describes his groundbreaking research on learned helplessness, and explains how the stories we tell ourselves about setb ... Show More

48m 10s

Aug 2021

Presenting Hidden Brain: Unlocking Your Purpose

Chasing Life returns on September 7, but until then, here's an episode of Hidden Brain. Having a sense of purpose can be a buffer against the challenges we all face at various stages of life. Purpose can also boost our health and longevity. Cornell University psychologist Anthony ... Show More

50m 6s

Mar 2021

What’s The Purpose?

Finding purpose in life is often a complex effort that generally leads to frustration and uncertainty. When we focus on the things that bring us joy and happiness, this is often a good starting point toward realizing purpose. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about ... Show More

3m 12s

Mar 2025

18 Minutes to Find Your PURPOSE. - Motivational Speech

Having a PURPOSE in life is essential for personal fulfillment and well-being. It provides a sense of direction, motivating you to set meaningful goals and persist through challenges. It gives life deeper meaning, helping individuals connect their actions to something greater tha ... Show More

17m 45s

Aug 2021

Purpose and Happiness

Get more straight-talking success strategies on the Daily Boost FIVE DAYS a week. Go to MotivationToMove.com You might not be surprised to hear me say that everybody I know has moments when they ponder their purpose in life and wonder if they are on the right track. You might als ... Show More

13m 58s

Dec 2020

Creating a Purpose

Take a moment to expand your reason for being here, in other words, your purpose. When your day is filled with the demands of your job or raising children or keeping up with friends, you are certainly busy, but do you have a purpose? True purpose is very personal, and you alone c ... Show More

6m 26s

Jan 2024

Your Purpose is to Find Your Purpose

Your Purpose is to Find Your Purpose This time of year most people are setting Big Ass Goals and working on the daily baby steps it takes to achieve those goals. It’s an activity that has proven effective ever since humans figured out that we are hard-wired to seek purpose in our ... Show More

11m 6s

Jul 2021

6 Strategic Steps to Discover Your Passion & Transform It Into an Income

While many of us are going after our dreams, working our way to finding true happiness, some are focused on finding their purpose. The purpose to serve others, the purpose to create a better career path, the purpose to being a better person. Finding your purpose can come in many ... Show More

40m 27s

Nov 2024

Find Purpose and Joy, with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks

Arthur C. Brooks explores how participating in civic activities can enhance your sense of purpose and happiness. Learn how to engage meaningfully in political discourse while maintaining inner peace and well-being. Want to learn the science-backed insights that are the real keys ... Show More

6m 27s

Mar 2023

#68 | The Power Of Purpose

<p>Ethan Van De Hey emphasizes the importance of discovering and living one's purpose to lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life. He highlights that finding purpose is a journey that involves reflecting on your values, passions, and talents, exploring different options and opp ... Show More

9m 7s

Happiness 2.0: Cultivating Your Purpose