Regularly doing things you are passionate about is not just for fun, as research shows it makes you more resilient to the negative effects of chronic stress.

A purposeful life is not about finding one grand thing, but is an action where your external behaviors are in alignment with your internal core values.

The popular four-circle diagram of the Japanese concept 'ikigai' can set too high a bar for many people, making the concept off-putting rather than inspiring.

Not living in alignment with your values creates a void or hole, and the bigger that hole gets, the more you will turn to unhealthy behaviors like excess caffeine or sugar to fill it.

A lack of passion can be viewed as a 'deficiency' that negatively impacts all other areas of your life, including your marriage, relationships with children, and job satisfaction.

In the speaker's experience, people who are thriving in their 80s and 90s all have a strong sense of purpose and a reason to get up every day.

Drawing from the story of an Auschwitz survivor, the greatest prison you will ever live in is the one you create inside your own mind with negative stories.

If you dislike your job, you can reframe its meaning and create a sense of purpose by repeatedly asking yourself 'why does this matter?' on increasingly larger scales.