Howard Thurman - "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it, because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
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This episode features a quote from Howard Thurman that encourages listeners to pursue what makes them come alive.
Welcome to the Daily Quote , the podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, and this episode is brought to you by the Great News podcast . Because great news should be heard, and the link is right here in the show notes. Today's quote comes from Howard Thurman. He was an American theologian, educator, philosopher, and civil rights leader who lived from 1899 to 1981. His writings on faith, purpose, compassion, and social justice inspired generations of leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thurman believed that meaningful change in the world begins with inner transformation and a life lived with purpose. Howard Thurman once said... "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." This quote turns a familiar question on its head. Many of us spend our lives wondering, "What should I do?" But Howard Thurman invites us to ask a different question: "What makes me come alive?" Think about the moments when you lose track of time because you're so engaged in what you're doing. The work that energizes you. The causes…
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