The search for why has brought a new light into my world that has spread into every area of darkness in my life. What used to be shallow relationships are digging into deeper more meaningful ones. My emotions, mental state, and physical wellbeing are much more solid. My finances are no longer dictating my life and are simply helping me towards what really matters. The influence I am able to have now in the world around me is much greater than ever before. That does not mean I have all the answers because I do not, or that I have everything I ever want, or that life is perfect because that just is simply not the case. That is the beauty of it though. Even in the midst of struggles I am more fulfilled and at peace than ever before. What has changed?Have you ever felt like there is something more?Why am I here?What can I do?What is my why?Do I make a difference?Do I really matter?What is the point?[1:50]Stephen R. Covey was one of the people whose life work changed the trajectory of the world. His book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” is arguably the most renowned self-help book of all time. He lays out 7 habits that to this day are among the most impactful to high effectiveness, as the title suggests. Personally, I make a point to go through this book once a year because of the value which is stuffed between the covers and the constant re-centering I need. The 2nd habit is to “begin with the end in mind.” So that is what we are going to do here.–https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1451639619/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1451639619&linkCode=as2&tag=betterfortoda-20&linkId=40333b9fb22bd1fd1a0876e0502b1a7d (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change)–[2:04] The 1 thing I can with 100% certainty guarantee[2:56] What people are thinking in their final moments and their top regrets–https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/140194065X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=140194065X&linkCode=as2&tag=betterfortoda-20&linkId=664ce1ca2ecaf67130c2dd2987b23ee3 (The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing)–[5:16] How long before we become obsolete?[6:25] The cage we have built[8:00] “Activity without purpose is the drain of your life” -Tony Robbins-[8:30] Mindset only two choices, what is yours?[8:56] The power of NONext episode – What purpose truly is https://betterfortoday.com/blog/power-of-why-what-is-my-why/ (Blog: Power of Why – What Is My Why)Check out the detailed version of this episode with resources here.