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What does it mean?
Life's main goal is discovering personal meaning or spiritual connection.
In plain terms
The point of living is finding your own truth.
What can you take from it?
Focus on discovering your own purpose.

Where it applies

  • midlife crisis
  • philosophical study
  • career change

Putting it to work

  • journaling
  • seek mentors
  • travel

Questions to consider

  • What is your purpose?
  • How do you define discovery?

Another view

Some may find purpose in service or family rather than discovery.

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