Every journey starts with one thing, and this is a set destination. If you do not have a destination, you can’t be on a journey because what makes a journey is the definiteness of the destination.
A person without a destination is a wanderer. The destination of every individual can be called the definiteness of purpose.
In life, the definiteness of purpose answers the question, where do you want to go? Having a definite purpose is the starting block of achievement in life.
The reason a lot of people never attained success is that they never defined their goals or vision. They never had a definite purpose for their work.
Examine every person you know who has achieved success. You will realize every one of them had a definite purpose and goal, and they were committed to fulfilling this goal before they achieved success.
It is also a common practice for people to mix their wishes with their goals. So when setting your definite purpose, please don’t make it a wish. Set a goal. A wish is a desire without action. A wish is an intention without actions to support it. When setting your goals, ensure you back them up with actions. Action is what differentiates your goals from your wishes.
How can I find my definite purpose?” This is a question that people often ask. In this article, we will examine the ways you can discover your definite purpose.
Ways You Can Find Your Definite Purpose
What’s your burning desire?
Your burning desire is that which keeps you up at night. That desire that comes to you strongly and you feel you would not be fulfilled without it. Your burning desire comes in the form of service to people.
The desire to provide world-class entertainment to people brought Netflix; the desire to allow people access to their money without having to go to banks introduced mobile bank apps.
This shows that your purpose is found in your burning desire to solve a particular problem. Success Afrika was born from the desire to change the African narrative by telling positive African stories. Find out what your burning desire is, and you will achieve success.
Listen to your heart
Sometimes you feel like you have more than one desire burning in your heart. Then you have to listen to your heart. Ask yourself these questions and find the right path from their answers.
i. If I could solve just one problem in the world, what would that be?
ii. What is that one thing I would never get tired of doing?
Knowing the answer to these questions would help you in finding your purpose. That thing you do effortlessly and feel fulfilled while at it is most likely your definite purpose.
Get a Self-Discovery Coach or Mentor
I had a friend who felt she had no purpose because she had no burning desire to do anything. She signed up with a self-discovery coach and is doing well now.
At times, all you need is someone to guide and help you find yourself. Napoleon Hill had a mentor, Sir Andrew Carnegie. He helped Napoleon Hill formulate his definite purpose.
If you are in a situation where you do not know your purpose, find a mentor who can guide you to your goal and success.
It would help if you found your definite purpose on your path to success. Everyone has a purpose, and until you find it, you can’t start your journey to success. This is because true success is found in fulfilling purpose.
