I have conducted about 70+ Purpose Of Work sessions over the past 3 years and observed several patterns for pinpointing a person's purpose. But the most recent observation is what I call "The Tangential Shift" and reflecting on the many successful sessions I've had, this one is by far the most accurate.
The first task is to know what your Zone of Genius is. Your Zone of Genius is a talent that you've been naturally and passionately using and have likely been complimented on and recognized for throughout your various careers to date.
Your Zone of Genius is also where you'll find your Flow State:
Flow is a state of mind that occurs when you are totally immersed in an activity. It can occur during a wide variety of tasks such as when you are learning, being creative, or participating in a sport. When in a flow state, you pay no attention to distractions and time seems to pass without any notice.
Example: I get into a Flow State when I'm conceptualizing and building systems.
Question: In what activities/topics do you get into a Flow State?
The second task is to find the most personally meaningful application for that Zone of Genius.
Example: It is very meaningful for me to help others find, refine, and stay aligned with their purpose so that they take the straightest path to living it. So I'm building the Purpose Playground collective as a series of systems to achieve that outcome for every member who enters.
Question: What deeply meaningful impact do you want to have in the world, through using your Zone of Genius?
Once you think you've pinpointed your purpose, I invite you to book a Purpose Of Work session with myself, Mark Reynolds, and we'll see if I can feel your sacral explode with energy. It produces what I call an Aura-Gasm.
You can book that session here: https://tidycal.com/mjr/purpose
