Curious Minds with Dr. L: Zach Mercurio | Why It Matters To Matter

Zach Mercurio | Why It Matters To Matter

Jan 7, 2021

What does it truly mean to live with purpose? How do we conflate pleasure with purpose and purpose and with passion? And, why does it matter to matter? All of this with motivational speaker, Zach Mercurio.

Zach is the Author of Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose. He has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, Psychology Today, The Denver Post, The Huffington Post, and Thrive Global.

In this timely, top of the year episode, Dr. L and Zach get curious about purpose - what it really means, where it really lives, and how to really tap into it. They also unpack the importance of mattering and the research behind why it matters to matter. With a year ahead of you, there's no time like the present to start honing in on your purpose and contribution. This is a must listen!

TIME STAMPS:

3:05 - What is Purpose?

7:20 - Purpose as defined by your strengths.

13:25 - Pleasure, purpose, and passion.

16:38 - How do you tap into meaning?

19:27 - Why mattering matters.

31:36 - Does purpose change over time?

37:00 - What is default purpose and where does it show up?

40:09 - What do we teach our children about purpose.

51:31 - Human Declaration Quiz.

54:23 - Closing Curiosities.

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