Purpose

I was watching a video on motivation, money and the workplace.  The video was highlighting that the latest research from MIT, top-notch psychology, and sociology schools is arguing that money is not the most powerful motivator. It is purpose.

I have always heard that the 'why' is more important than the 'how' but I believe that a more congruent statement may be that the 'why' is the only important element.

If we cannot answer the "why" in our lives about health, career, and relationships they will inevitably leave.

Our "Why" is the root of all we create and destroy.

I wonder if each of us take the time to write down the "why"s of what we have achieved and want to achieve.  If we do not write it down, chances are that we want to avoid looking at ourselves in that mirror and ignore what self-reflection can bring - clarity, life, and even death.