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LEADING WITH PURPOSE

Denise said that it is important for her to be able to look
back at her life many years from now and see that she has
had an impact on the quality of people’s lives. Then she will
know that she has made a difference.
So, think about your purpose in life and look for oppor-
tunities, both large and small, to blend it into your work
experiences as well as your personal interactions.

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One of the major shifts in our world today is knowing that
it’s all about making a choice now. It’s not about waiting for
someone to bring you an instruction book for how to live a
successful life. It’s about leading from within and taking the
responsibility for shaping your life the way you want it to
be. This takes hard work, strong commitment, a great deal
of energy, and a strong sense of purpose. Each day that you
don’t live on purpose is a day that is lost to you and perhaps
to others. We are living in a world that is striving to rebuild
itself and find a greater level of continuity and stability. We
aren’t there yet, and it might take a while. But I am very sure
that the people who will lead us to that better place are
those who live and lead out of a sense of purpose.
Remember that the bigger the storm, the more likely we
are to revert to our old habits or lose our energy to forge
ahead with innovative solutions to new challenges. People
who have a strong sense of purpose, whatever that means

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