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Purpose

The direction an essence is committed to and structured around.

Purpose is the direction a person points their essence in, expressed as a commitment specific enough to act on and test.

ISA treats purpose as constructed from evidence rather than revealed through reflection.

Where this term is used

  • What Is Purpose?
  • Purpose vs Passion: What's the Difference?
  • Where Meaning Actually Comes From
  • How Do You Make a Major Life Decision?

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