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As a motivational speaker, I believe that one of the most powerful motivational tools is having a purpose for what you do. "O.K." you are thinking about now- "no need to read this article any further I already know my purpose"...Stop! Your getting up and going to work each day is not your purpose. Sorry. Some people think that way and it's kind of understandable. It is a detrimental thought process shaped by sociatal norms. I passionately believe this kind of thinking often leads to low morale and a low level of motivation. So let me state again getting up and going to work is not the purpose, it is simply a reason.

Let's talk about the definition of purpose. The way I define purpose is the reason you are on the planet. So what are you on the planet anyway?

So is there a method for finding your deep and meaningful life purpose? Yep it's pretty easy actually. 1) Hike to a remote village 2) Find the Medicine Man in the village 3) Ask to meet with him 4) Ask him what your purpose is 5) He will shake some bones and rattles and give you an answer 6) Go back to civilization and apply immediately. Wouldn't it be nice if it was so easy to solve? Look there is a lot involved in finding your purpose. It will involve work, thought and reflection. It will take time and some deep exploring- but the effort is worth it as you try to find " it". I want to give you some specific tips and techniques for finding your purpose:

The Gift List- Take out some paper and a pen and find a quiet room or space somewhere. Now write down there all the things you have always been good at all your life. ( now a quick note- this is the time for honesty not modesty- no one will see it anyway) Now the list is done sit and look it over and say to yourself "what picture do I see?" Is there any commonality? trends? Looking at that list lets say it lists riding horses, 4H Club, Caring for turtles, artwork, and training dogs. Maybe the path for you is something in the animal world. Maybe your pupose is to serve the anaimal kingdom on some way.

Get Real Carve out some free time and go away to a quiet place. Take a pen and pad, and get ready to write. Take the time to ask your self the following questions: 1) Someday when I am old and gray, what do I want to have accomplished? Why are those things important? What contribution would they have made? 2) What are two or three things that you will regret if you do not do them in your lifetime? What do you think would stand in your way if you don't get them done? Why? 3) Why were you born? Do you think you have specific gifts or talents you were meant to use? Why? Are you using them? If not why not? 4) Fill in the blank; I was meant to ______________________. Why do you think that? 5) What is very important to you? Why? After you have gone through these series of questions some patterns might emerge and you may be closer to uncovering your true purpose.

Ask others Pick 10 people that you either know or have known and take an informal survey. (Okay this one requires some real honest to goodness guts) Ask them what they think you are "meant to do". Ask your Mom, your Grandma, or your crazy Uncle Larry. Ask your golf buddy, a co-worker. Now you are wondering why I am asking you to do this crazy exercise. Sometimes other people can see things in you that you can't. They may give you're a different view. As you get answers from people you have to be willing to sort through and edit the answers. Be careful not to pick people who are negative or critical. This can be very valuable feedback and may lead to a revelation from the person you least expect it from.

Shawn Doyle is one of the nations leading speakers on motivation and a Motivational Speaker He is the author of 10 books. For a free copy of Shawn's amazing book The 10 Foundations of Motivation, go to http://sldoyle.com.

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