This podcast episode explores how to find life purpose, challenging the notion of a singular, grand life purpose. The interview with Jordan Grumet, a hospice physician and author, details his journey from burnout in a career initially chosen to cope with grief to finding fulfillment in smaller, process-oriented pursuits. Grumet introduces the concept of "little p purpose," focusing on enjoying the process rather than solely chasing large goals, and offers practical tips like conducting a life review, revisiting childhood passions, and using the "spaghetti method" to discover what brings joy. He emphasizes the importance of actively building a life around these "purpose anchors" and the art of subtraction—eliminating disliked activities to make space for fulfilling ones. Listeners gain actionable strategies to identify and cultivate personal purpose, even within time and resource constraints.
