The document discusses the importance of discovering one's "why", which is described as the single purpose, cause, or belief that inspires an individual. It states that 70% of Americans report hating their jobs or feeling disengaged from work. Discovering one's why can help people find fulfillment in their work and overcome challenges. It also allows people to make the right choices in life by staying focused on their deeper motivations and purpose.

1. WHY?
the importance of
discovering your
by: david morillo

2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/93587218@N00/1878611309/">Mel B.</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a>
A recent poll
reflects that
70% of
Americans hate
their jobs or are
disengaged from
their work.

3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30261851@N06/4237381930/">Mikael Miettinen</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a>
I worked in the
financial services
industry and
chased after the
illusion that money
was going to
generate joy and
happiness.
It never came...

4. In 2008 when
the housing
bubble
exploded... I
was left
wondering what
do I do now?
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I realized that I
needed to find
something that
would bring
fulfillment to me
personally and
can add value to
the lives of others.

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Why = the single
purpose, cause or
belief that serves as
the unifying, driving
and inspiring force for
any individual or
organization
- Simon Sinek

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Are you part of
the 70%
majority or the
30% minority?

8. 1.Developing a
greater sense of
purpose in what you
do currently in your
personal
and professional life.
2.It will assist you
with overcoming
challenging times in
your personal and
professional life.
3.The ability to identify
the fears we face of
somehow deviating from
the path.

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Choice is one
of the most
powerful gifts
that we have
been given.

10. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68502717@N08/7155138495/">Sasquatch I</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a>
How do you
know you are
making the
right choice?

11. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/80049934@N00/21452691/">phirschybar</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/">cc</a>
I believe that
the answer
lies in
knowing
your WHY?

12. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29809546@N00/2199685678/">John Spooner</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a>
Engaged employees
work with passion and
feel a profound
connection to their
company. They drive
innovation and move
the organization
forward.

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In the 1970s, people
were exposed to
approximately 500
commercial messages
per day. With today s
technology...estimates
have jumped to as
high as 30,000
messages per day.

14. I believe that
the messages
give us a sense
that life is
supposed to be
easy…
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Character cannot be
developed in ease and
quiet. Only through
experience of trial and
suffering can the soul be
strengthened, ambition
inspired, and success
achieved. ‒ Helen Keller

16. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22998854@N02/7163227255/">Theresa Thompson</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a>
Keeps us
focused on the
right choices
even when we
cannot see where
we are going

17. 1.Developing a
greater sense of
purpose in what you
do currently in your
personal
and professional life.
2.It will assist you
with overcoming
challenging times in
your personal and
professional life.
3.The ability to identify
the fears we face of
somehow deviating from
the path.

18. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20498410@N00/6693347011/">Chad McDonald</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/">cc</a>
the richest place on
earth is the cemetery…
there you will find the
books that were never
written, songs that were
never song, cures that
never manifested
because of people that
never engaged their
WHY!

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Discovering and
engaging your why
can enrich your
personal and
professional life and
ultimately the world.

20. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41346951@N05/8660104345/">Thomas Leuthard</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a>
If you fail to
show up your
rob the world
of who you are.
What is your
WHY?