“I have to imagine you can have fun without needing to risk your life.” “Fun, yes, but fun is not enough to build a meaningful life on. It’s a way to take a break from the work, and challenge, that gives your life meaning. If you try to fill your days exclusively with fun, you end up bored faster than you think, and can quickly end up trapped searc

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In the end, we identified three key ingredients of a well-balanced life. Let’s call them the ABCs of meaning. The A is agency—autonomy, freedom, creativity, mastery; the belief that you can impact the world around you. The B is belonging—relationships, community, friends, family; the people that surround and nurture you. The C is cause—a calling, a

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So, how do you find your purpose? Get out your pen and paper and write another list. This time, jot down 15 big problems that really concern you –⁠ like world hunger, poverty, or climate change. Then, look for areas where your passions intersect with one or more of these problems. Any intersection is a potential purpose –⁠ you can have more than on

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