In this episode, we bring you a replay of the 2020 thought-provoking conversation with author and researcher Tom Rath, discussing his book "Life's Great Question: Discover How You Contribute to the World." Rath shares insights about the importance of focusing on contributing to others rather than solely thinking about what we get out of life. He emphasizes the impact of investments in contribution and provides valuable frameworks for identifying and prioritizing how one can best contribute to the world and the teams they are a part of. Key learnings from the episode: 1. Rath highlights the importance of focusing on what we put back into life, emphasizing the positive influence on others as the primary goal. 2. He shares that finding tasks one enjoys is less satisfying than discovering outcomes that are worth suffering for if necessary. 3. Rath introduces three categories of contributions: create, relate, and operate, aimed at helping individuals identify their unique strengths and areas of impact within a team or organization. 4. The discussion delves into the fluid and situational nature of contributions, stressing the importance of aligning personal motivations and values with the needs of the community or organization. 5. Rath offers practical advice for individuals to start identifying their contributions, encouraging mapping out one's strengths and motivations and considering what the world needs in order to make a meaningful impact. Get three quick ideas to start your week off right. Subscribe to 3 Things at ToddHenry.com/subscribe This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp