514: Feeling Stuck? How to Finally Find Your True Purpose (Backed by Science) | Suzy Welch

In episode 514 of The Genius Life, host Max Lugavere interviews Suzy Welch, an NYU professor and author, about her "Becoming You" methodology. Welch explains her framework for aligning values, aptitudes, and interests to find one's "area of transcendence," a concept similar to purpose but rooted in science and research. She critiques the common advice to "live your passion," arguing it can be misleading if one lacks aptitude. Welch details the three-part methodology involving excavating values, aptitudes, and economically viable interests, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's values and how they influence life decisions. The discussion covers the differences between values and virtues, the stability of values over time, and the role of self-awareness in aligning with one's true self. Welch shares her personal journey of discovering her area of transcendence later in life and offers advice for those feeling stuck or burnt out.