How does a serial partier, jailed in six states before age 27, who left great jobs in investment banking and silicon valley turn their life around? Purpose. Or, as Brandon Peele, now-Purpose Guide and author of the new book, Planet on Purpose: Your Guide to Genuine Prosperity, Authentic Leadership and A Better World, puts it, … Read more
When someone asks you to “introduce yourself” but offers no parameters, what do you say? If you’re like most people, your brain flips the autopilot switch and you start uttering some mix of these “things:” name, job title or college major, certification, and maybe if you’re feeling extra comfortable, a hobby. Over the past decade, I’ve spoken … Read more
A former student messaged me two months ago and casually asked, “Zach, what is the meaning of life?” To which I responded, “Which one? Your life has thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of meanings.” As a purpose and meaningfulness researcher and consultant, such a question is fairly routine. Some popular variations include: “Zach, what’s my … Read more