How to Achieve Your True Purpose in Life | Tom Rath

How to Achieve Your True Purpose in Life | Tom Rath

September 8, 2026 · 30 min · Season 2026 · Episode 36

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Tom Rath discusses how to find true purpose in life, even when plans don't go as expected.

Did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up? A musician? A doctor? A teacher? An astronaut? Are you living that dream? And if you aren't living that dream, have you missed out on your life's true purpose? Researcher and author Tom Rath talks with Lisa about how to find true purpose in any scenario--even those that don't go to plan--and why following your passion isn't always the best path to purpose. To find out more about Tom's book "What's the Point? Turning Purpose into Your Daily Superpower," click here: https://tomrath.org/whats-the-point Tom is an author and researcher who studies how careers impact health and wellbeing. He has written 12 books that have sold more than 10 million copies and made hundreds of appearances on global bestseller lists. Tom's first book, How Full Is Your Bucket?, was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. His book StrengthFinder 2.0 was listed as Amazon's top-selling non-fiction book of all time. Tom's other bestsellers include Strengths Based Leadership, Wellbeing, Eat Move Sleep, and Are You Fully Charged? Tom is currently co-founder and CEO of CareerSight. He previously led Gallup's workplaces business and served as a Senior…

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