I Failed at My Life Purpose, Then I Discovered My Mission

That feeling of being lost? It’s not failure. It’s a clue—a ‘Purpose Mismatch.’

I wrote my life's purpose, then felt like a fraud in my corporate career. A whisper told me I was meant for more. I listened, becoming a therapist and author. I was finally aligned.

Then, burnout and trauma forced me to quit at 58. I was a hypocrite who had to abandon the very work that defined me. My purpose felt true, but my method was broken.

I discovered the crucial difference: your Purpose is your ‘why.’ Your Mission is your ‘how’ for this season. My purpose never changed, but my mission had to.

Your North Star isn’t a guaranteed destination. The journey is the treasure. You build, lose, and rebuild your mission with every challenge. Ready to find your ‘how’? It starts with one word. Here’s how.