Too often we focus on “what” and “how” in our daily lives and neglect the best starting point – “Why?”. Knowing your “why” is knowing your purpose. This could be as broad as your life purpose or it can be more specific as in the purpose of a project or a goal.
If you want to take strides in your effectiveness and success, start with “why”. Ask many “why” questions each day. Toddlers do this all of the time because they are curious. Even though it may become annoying to their parents, they are learning so much by asking “Why?”. We can learn a lot from this approach because curiosity leads us to dig deeper and find greater meaning in who we are and what we’re doing.
As you go about each day, search for deeper meaning. Don’t settle for the way things have always been done. Look for new ways of working, thinking, interacting, and leading.
If you want to continue to grow and stay motivated, start asking “Why?” more often. I’m confident that you will find that discovering greater purpose before taking action will increase your motivation to act and succeed.
Be Intentionally Great Today!
