"It is impossible to have a great life unless it is a meaningful life. And it is very difficult to have a meaningful life without meaningful work." Jim Collins

Here is a formula for meaningful work - Complexity + Effort + Reward = Meaningful work.

If you have trouble finding meaning in your work perhaps it is missing one of these elements. If you lack meaning all I can suggest and would encourage is to find meaningful work - what is the purpose without it. Enjoy this quick thought!