Career is what you're paid for. Purpose is what you're made for."
Career and purpose are two related but distinct concepts. A career refers to the jobs, positions, or roles that a person takes on in their professional life, often driven by financial rewards or societal expectations. Purpose, on the other hand, refers to an individual's sense of meaning, fulfillment, and direction in life. One popular method used in Japan to identify one's purpose is called "ikigai," which translates to "a reason for being." This method involves reflecting on four main areas: what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. By finding the intersection of these four areas, you can discover your unique purpose and begin to align your career and life with it. This method emphasizes the importance of finding fulfillment and meaning in all aspects of life, not just in one's professional career. Mahatma Gandhi believed in achieving purpose through self-reflection, inner transformation, and service to...