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A person who has a purpose needs to understand that their purpose is in everything they do. When our purpose is directed at just one thing, then that one thing is what will be the source of all our progress. It’s easy to say that your job is to just get better at your job. But, when you have a single purpose for your life, then your job can feel like it’s never ending.
You can feel like you’re never getting it right or making the progress you want with your job. That's not good for anyone.
Source: Discourses And Selected Writings
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