Honoured to be joined today by one of the world`s leading scholars in human development and creating a life of purpose, Dr. William Damon. William is a Professor of Education at Stanford University as well as Director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence. He has been named as one of the 50 most influential psychologists in the world, and his work on purpose, morality, and parenting has received raving reviews from scientists and practitioners alike.

Max Out Insights:

• Take time to sit and write your goals and ambitions, get a clear vision of what you want to achieve and be. With poorly thought goals or therefore lack of any goals your future becomes muddled, work frustrating and creativity dies in the process.

• We make mistakes, don’t beat yourself but learn from the mistakes. The most important life lessons we will ever learn will be from the bad decisions we make.

• Adding self-reflection to your daily routine is a great way to build your self-awareness. Through this practice, we are able to look at ourselves with interest and curiosity, digging deep into the questions of our very being.

• The means that you accomplish something is just as important as the ends that you’re trying to achieve.

Max Out Quotes:

• “Purpose is a long-term goal that reflects the commitment.”

• “A purpose has to have consequence to the world beyond the self.”

• “Keep a sense of perspective and be open minded.”

• “Take joy in all the small moments.”

Connect with William:

Check out his Bibliography for an amazing fountain of knowledge and the events and publication page on Stanford COA.