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The Purpose vs. Meaning of Life
Mario Peshev
November 21, 2023
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3 Ideas For Better Habits
Purpose vs. Meaning
Psychiatrist and radio host, David Vascott, on finding true meaning.
"The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give your gift away."
Source: David Vascott
The Most Rewarded Addiction
Best-selling author and public speaker, Carey Nieuwhof, on overworking.
"Workaholism is, after all, the most rewarded addiction in the nation. You can be fired for drinking too much, but working too much usually gets you promoted. It also gets you a raise. So you dump yourself into bed exhausted most nights, only to do it all again tomorrow."
Source: At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor
You Can Turn Your Life Around
American politician, Maria Robinson, on the fact that it’s never too late.
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending."
Source: Maria Robinson
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