“The two most important days in life are the day you were born and the day you find out why” – Mark Twain.

So now you have discovered the “why” of your existence; the next logical question would be, “Then what?” It might seem very overwhelming discovering what your purpose is and then immediately trying to realign your current life to your new found discovery. The secret is easing into the new knowledge.

First, embrace the knowledge and let your mind soak it in. Then, the mind would go to work doing what it knows to do best: strategise. It will begin to chart a path for your new course of life. At this point, it would be advised that you get journaling. Document all that comes to mind and take your time to prioritise your list.

Goals would be birthed from the new thoughts. Goals like developing new skills to enhance your journey or strengthening the skills you already possess. You may be required to take courses or read a lot to aid your journey. It is important to remember map out a realistic program for yourself to achieve these goals and also to remember not to try to do all at once. 

If you are not functioning in the same career path or business path as your purpose, there is the temptation to want to hop right onto your new path but like it was stated earlier, EASE into it. Judge your situation properly before any decision is taken: if you are able to afford it mentally, physically and financially, go ahead and launch into your new purpose but if not, take your time to grow in those capabilities before you launch in full time.

Living in purpose requires a lot of courage and assurance that you are doing the right ting and not just fooling around. Therefore, it would do you a lot of good to keep your purpose before you always. Keep your journal close to remind you of why you are on this particular path of life.

Choose to live a life of purpose and you would be choosing success over and over in life.

“The secret of success is constancy to purpose” – Benjamin Disraeli.