How to Find Meaning and Purpose Through Life's Peaks and Valleys
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How can we find meaning and purpose in our lives? And what does a meaningful life really look like? Woven through personal stories and the lens of science, this episode is a reflection of my own search for meaning - and an invitation for you to do the same.   As I traverse the peaks and valleys of my own journey, racing through YakAttack, the highest mountain bike race on Earth in Nepal, and pursuing a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology, I unravel the threads of resilience, personal growth, and the transformative power of storytelling.   Here are some key takeaways:  Exploring meaning by investing in understanding our own experiences and storytelling. How to find purpose through proactive exploration, reactive experiences, and social learning from others. Choosing your attitude and associated actions is deeply meaningful for personal agency Pushing limits through challenges like endurance races can facilitate feelings of transcendence and connection. Why having a meaningful life is not the same as a happy life.   LINKS: Watch my TedTalk about defining meaning during YakAttack Cultivating inner qualities for positive change with Oren Jay Sofer "Transcend" by Scott Barry Kaufman Victor Frankl's book "Man's Search for Meaning"
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