This eye-opening podcast features Dr. Jordan Grumet, a hospice physician who learned powerful lessons about purpose after experiencing burnout in his medical career. Having lost his father at age 7, Jordan spent years pursuing medicine to fill that void, only to discover this "Big P Purpose" wasn't truly his. Through his work with hospice patients and their regrets, he developed a revolutionary approach to finding what he calls "Little p purpose" - the actions we take in the present that light us up, regardless of outcome. Jordan shares seven practical strategies for discovering purpose: avoid purpose mirages (unrealistic goals), find your own purpose (not someone else's), focus on process over goals, conduct a life review, revisit childhood passions, experiment widely, and practice the art of subtraction by removing what drains you. The most powerful insight? Purpose isn't something we find - it's something we build by recognizing our purpose anchors and taking action around them, creating a life that energizes rather than depletes us.

Here is my summary of a powerful podcast that features Benjamin Haugh's extraordinary journey from a troubled youth to successful business owner. Born into a repressive community where he felt unloved, Benjamin rebelled and ended up in the juvenile system, where a judge recognized his intelligence and changed his life. After leaving a boys' program at 16, Benjamin arrived in Austin alone and found work with a restoration company through sheer determination. Despite lacking formal education, he eventually started his own company, All Nation Restoration, and overcame massive challenges including losing his entire fleet of vans in a flood. His story demonstrates remarkable resilience through mindset and social support—the two key ingredients Dr. Laurie Santos identifies for overcoming adversity. Benjamin's journey shows how crisis can lead to growth, and how small business owners can make profound differences in people's lives by taking chances on those who need opportunities.

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