Best The Self Development Factory Podcasts (2025)

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TNB Tech Minute: Google Proposes Ad Tech Changes to EU After $3.4 Billion Fine 2:48

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Plus: A tough week for the crypto market. And Jaguar Land Rover slumps to quarterly loss after cyberattack. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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TNB Tech Minute: Amazon and Microsoft Back Law That Would Limit Nvidia’s Exports to China 3:05

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Plus: SAP makes concessions to alleviate competition concerns in the EU. And the robotaxi race revs up in London. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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Session 293: How to Be Happy: Cultivating Joy as a State of Mind 30:45

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For show notes, visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/293/

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The Secret Plan to Create Genetically Engineered Babies 11:52

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A Silicon Valley startup, backed by high-profile investors, has looked into ways to evade U.S. bans and create a child born from a genetically edited embryo. The Wall Street Journal’s Katherine Long joins us to tell us more. Plus, a deep dive into rising costs of streaming—and expanding menu of streaming options—with the Wall Street Journal Deputy …

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TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic’s AI Used by Chinese Hackers in Cyberattacks 3:09

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Plus: Baidu unveils new AI chips. Disney’s streaming services see subscriber growth. And Verizon plans to cut about 15,000 jobs. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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TNB Tech Minute: EU Investigates Google over Publishers’ Ranking Policy 2:51

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Plus: Harbinger Motors raises $160 million and secures an order from FedEx. And AI startup Cursor raises an additional $2.3 billion. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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TNB Tech Minute: Toyota Plans $14 Billion North Carolina Battery Plant 3:00

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Plus: Coinbase will leave Delaware and reincorporate in Texas. And Synopsys will lay off about 10% of its workforce. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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TNB Tech Minute: Autonomous-Truck Company Einride To Go Public 2:46

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Plus: Infineon shares jump after forecasting a return to sales growth on booming AI demand. And Foxconn plans to collaborate with OpenAI. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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TNB Tech Minute: South Korean Data Center To Be Designed, Built and Run by AI 2:50

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Plus: China considers a plan to send rare earths to the U.S., but keep them out of the U.S. military suppliers. And tech companies and Wall Street are finding new ways to fund AI megadeals. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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TNB Tech Minute: CoreWeave’s Third Quarter Revenue More Than Doubled 2:33

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Plus: Microsoft says it will invest more than $10 billion to expand AI infrastructure in Portugal. And SoftBank sells its stake in Nvidia for $5.8 billion. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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Inside the AI Cold War Between the U.S. and China 12:30

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Despite falling behind the U.S. in some key areas, Wall Street Journal senior global correspondent Josh Chin reports that China is quickly catching up in the race to create an AI superintelligence. Plus, Wall Street Journal news associate Jared Mitovich says customers across the country are feeling the heat of escalating energy prices, partially ca…

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TNB Tech Minute: TSMC Reports Slowest Sales Since Early 2024 2:41

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Plus: Instacart reported higher third-quarter revenue and profit. And a group of Democratic senators scrutinize higher electric bills, partly attributing them to the AI boom. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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TNB Tech Minute: Rumble to Acquire Northern Data in Up to $970 Million Deal 2:43

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Plus: Israeli spyware maker NSO Group gets new owners. And Coinbase Global launches a new platform for digital token offerings. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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TNB Tech Minute: Nasdaq’s Worst Week Since April 2:22

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Plus: Shares of Take-Two fall after the company delays the release of “Grand Theft Auto VI.” And Anthropic expands with new offices in Europe. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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TNB Tech Minute: Seven Lawsuits Allege ChatGPT Led to User Harm, Suicide 2:35

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Plus: Honda cuts guidance due to slumping car sales and the Nexperia chip shortage. And the EU could implement changes to its Artificial Intelligence Act. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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Ford’s ‘Modern Model T’ May Be Heading to the EV Scrapyard 12:06

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Ford is thinking of scrapping the electric version of its F-150 pickup, once hailed as a ‘smartphone that can tow.’ WSJ reporter Sharon Terlep explains why the news is a flashpoint in America’s bumpy road towards EV adoption. Plus, robot swarms are coming. WSJ contributor Jackie Snow is here to tell you why not to panic. Sign up for the WSJ's free …

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TNB Tech Minute: Tesla Shareholders Approve Record-Setting Pay for Elon Musk 2:52

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Plus: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the startup doesn’t want federal guarantees for a bailout if it fails. And Ford considers scrapping its electric F-150. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Plans to Develop AI Self-Sufficiency From OpenAI 2:42

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Plus: CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator rejects Wall Street’s concerns of an AI bubble. And all eyes are on Tesla as investors wait to see if Elon Musk’s pay package will be approved. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Not Yet Working Toward an IPO 2:18

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Plus: A new computer from Quantinuum has arrived. And XPeng aims to launch robotaxis in China next year. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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TNB Tech Minute: Following Tech Rout, U.S. Markets Stabilize 2:43

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Plus: Tech companies turn to smaller power equipment manufacturers to power data centers. And the Motion Picture Association sends Meta a cease-and-desist over its use of the term “PG-13.” Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom to Build AI Factory in Germany 2:55

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Plus: AMD reports sharp increases in profit and sales. Rivian Automotive records a jump in third-quarter revenue. And Nintendo boosts guidance for the full year. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal

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Session 292: Is Hypnosis Dangerous or Just Misunderstood? (Halloween Special) 43:44

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For show notes, visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/292/

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Episode 56 Your Morning Routine: Your Guide to Your Day 11:45

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How you begin your day sets the stage for everything that follows. The first hour is the rudder of the day. All too often, we start in a state of reactive chaos—jolted awake by an alarm, immediately grabbing our phones, and flooding our minds with the emergencies, demands, and distractions of the outside world. This reactive start puts us on the de…

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Episode 55 Developing Emotional Intelligence for Better Relationships 11:31

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In the pursuit of success and fulfillment, we often focus on cultivating our intellect and honing our practical skills. We learn to code, to negotiate, to analyze data, and to build strategies. Yet, underlying all meaningful achievement and connection is a more fundamental human capacity: the ability to understand and manage our inner world and to …

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Session 291: How to Spot and Stop Psychological Manipulation 38:36

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For show notes, visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/291/

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Episode 54 Procrastination: The Fight Within 11:52

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Procrastination is a universal human experience. It is the gap between intention and action, the frustrating habit of delaying important tasks despite knowing we will be worse off for it. We tell ourselves we’ll start tomorrow, next week, or when we "feel like it." But this "thief of time," as the saying goes, robs us of our potential, creates unne…

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Episode 53 The Superpower of Consistency 11:43

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In our culture of instant gratification, we often celebrate dramatic breakthroughs and overnight successes. We are drawn to stories of sudden genius and explosive growth, hoping to find a shortcut to our own goals. Yet, if you look closely at any meaningful achievement, you will find it stands on a foundation built not of lightning strikes, but of …

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Episode 52 Unlocking Creativity: Tapping Into Your Hidden Potential 12:56

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Creativity is not a mystical gift bestowed upon a chosen few. It is a fundamental human skill, a way of thinking that allows us to connect seemingly unrelated ideas, solve complex problems, and bring something new and valuable into the world. It’s the engine of innovation, the source of artistic expression, and the key to adapting in an ever-changi…

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Episode 51 The Power of No: Setting Boundaries for a Better Life 11:11

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In the pursuit of growth and success, we are often encouraged to say yes. Yes to new opportunities, yes to helping others, yes to taking on more responsibility. While this affirmative spirit can open doors, an unchecked habit of saying yes can lead to a life dictated by external demands rather than internal priorities. The most successful and fulfi…

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Session 290: Conflict Resolution: Everything You Need to Know 42:31

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For show notes, visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/290/

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Episode 50 The Impact of Positivity on Potential: Transforming Your Life 11:20

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Your perception of the world fundamentally shapes your experience of it. It is the lens through which you view challenges, opportunities, and your own potential. While many factors contribute to success and happiness, one of the most powerful and controllable is the quality of your outlook. A positive mindset is not about ignoring reality or preten…

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Episode 49 Building a Growth Mindset Your Path to Unlimited Potential 12:53

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The difference between those who achieve their goals and those who remain stuck often comes down to a simple but profound shift in perspective. It's not about intelligence, talent, or circumstances—though these factors matter. It's about how you view your own capacity for development and change. This fundamental belief system, known as a growth min…

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Episode 48 The Role of Perseverance in Success Strategies to Keep Moving Forward 13:31

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The most important conversation you'll ever have is the one you're having with yourself right now. As you read these words, your mind is processing information, making judgments, and forming reactions. Yet how often do you actually pay attention to this internal dialogue? How well do you truly know the person making your decisions, choosing your wo…

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Session 289: Conversational Tools in Hypnosis: Rapport, Presuppositions, and More 44:47

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For show notes, visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/289/

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Episode 47 The Role of Perseverance in Success Strategies to Keep Moving Forward 12:48

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The path to success is rarely straight. It twists through valleys of doubt, climbs mountains of challenge, and often seems to disappear entirely in the fog of uncertainty. Yet some individuals navigate these treacherous paths with remarkable consistency, reaching their destinations while others turn back at the first sign of difficulty. What separa…

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Episode 46 The Power of Emotional Intelligence 13:32

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Today, we explore emotional intelligence through the lens of enduring philosophies. We will see how Stoic self-awareness, Sun Tzu's strategic understanding of human nature, and the intentionality of minimalism all point toward the mastery of our inner world as the key to navigating the outer world effectively. This is not just about feeling good. I…

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Episode 45 Mindfulness in Everyday Life 12:58

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In our journey toward growth and achievement, we often prioritize intellectual knowledge and technical skills. We learn to analyze data, build strategies, and solve complex problems. Yet, a more fundamental skill underpins all lasting success. It is the ability to understand and manage our own emotions and to recognize and influence the emotions of…

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Session 288: Aphantasia and Hypnotic Success Stories 38:51

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For show notes, visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/288/

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Episode 44 Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Forging Unbreakable Mental Toughness 15:27

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Life presents every individual with moments that test the very foundation of their character. These moments arrive without warning, often when you feel least prepared to handle them. A career setback strikes just as you believed success was within reach. A relationship ends when you thought it would last forever. A health challenge emerges when you…

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Episode 43 The Power of Gratitude: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Well-Being 20:32

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Gratitude stands as one of humanity's most overlooked superpowers. The ancient Stoics understood this truth thousands of years ago, weaving thankfulness into the very fabric of their philosophy. Sun Tzu recognized its strategic value in maintaining perspective during conflict. Minimalists embrace it as the antidote to consumer culture's endless hun…

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Session 287: The Magic of State - Hacking Your Mindset Instantly 29:15

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For show notes, visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/287/

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Episode 42 Overcoming Self-Doubt - Building Confidence and Silencing Your Inner Critic for Personal Growth 12:17

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This episode dives into a topic that resonates with everyone at some point in their journey—self-doubt. It’s that small, persistent voice in your head that questions every move you make, every decision you consider, and every dream you’ve dared to imagine. Self-doubt doesn’t discriminate—it’s universal, affecting people of all backgrounds, ages, an…

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Episode 41 Mastering Time Management: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Productivity 11:11

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By The Self Development Factory Inc

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Episode 40 The Art of Effective Communication – Techniques to Convey Your Message Clearly and Confidently 17:32

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In this episode, I’ll guide you through the timeless art of communication. We’ll explore principles that go beyond surface-level tips and dive into the deeper techniques that make your words more impactful. Drawing on ancient wisdom from philosophies like Stoicism, the strategic brilliance of Sun Tzu, and practical modern approaches, we’ll uncover …

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Session 286: HypnoThoughts Live 2025 45:23

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For show notes, visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/286/

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Episode 39 The Science of Habits 20:42

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Today, we’re diving deep into the fascinating science of habits. Why do we do what we do? How are habits formed? And how can we take control of them to create the life we envision? From ancient philosophies like those of Sun Tzu, who emphasized the role of discipline in mastering challenges, and the Stoics, who taught the power of daily practice, t…

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Episode 23 - Handling Manipulative Behaviors Effectively Breaking Barriers Podcast 15:32

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By The Self Development Factory

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Episode 38 Leadership Through Empathy 16:51

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Empathy in leadership isn’t about simply being “nice” or accommodating; it’s about actively engaging with the perspectives, emotions, and challenges of others. It’s a skill that lies at the intersection of emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and personal strength. When leaders practice empathy thoughtfully and consistently, they create an e…

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Session 285: The Unconscious Mind, and Much More… 38:40

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For show notes, visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/285/

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Episode 37 The Power of Purpose Timeless Tactics Podcast 14:13

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At its core, purpose is your unique reason for being. It’s not just what you do, but why you do it. It’s about aligning your daily actions and decisions with what you truly value, care about, and believe in. Purpose gives meaning to your efforts and provides direction to your life, acting as a guiding force that shapes both your short-term goals an…