How To Find Your PURPOSE | Trent Shelton
About this video
Shelton addresses the common question of how to find one’s purpose in life. He argues that purpose is not something external to search for in the world, but rather an internal recognition that you are the purpose—created with inherent worth and gifts. Shelton teaches that purpose is about using who you are to serve others and bring light to the world, rather than finding it in jobs, relationships, or external positions that can change or end.
Key takeaways
- Shelton believes purpose is not found externally but is who you are internally—he encourages writing ‘I am the purpose’ as a daily reminder
- According to Shelton, people often mistake positions, jobs, or relationships for their purpose, causing them to lose themselves when those things end
- Shelton defines purpose as using your life to serve others and bring light to the world, emphasizing that you can live your purpose anywhere, in any circumstance
Episode details: published December 27, 2020 · 7.4K views · 6:22 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The talks summarized here are Trent Shelton’s own words and beliefs, presented for education; summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each episode itself.
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