Key ideas based on Brian Johnson's PhilosopherNotes:
A clear Purpose seems essential to happiness and satisfaction in life.
Purpose = the Why of what we do.
Need to have a clear sense of what you are trying to accomplish in the world and why.
Purpose can evolve and change over time, but generally it is of a long-term nature ( different than desires which are short term)
Parents should help their kids develop a sense of purpose.
Focus on short term horizons is the single biggest barrier to developing purpose.
Encourage kids to take on challenges and healthy risks.
Tips to develop purpose:
1. Listen closely to your children for indications of sparks or flames of interest or passion.
2. Be open-minded to all your child's interests.
3. Convey your own sense of purpose to your children.
4. Make an effort to impart the wisdom of life's practicalities.
5. Introduce children to potential mentors.
6. Foster and entrepreneurial spirit in your children.
7. Nurture a positive outlook in your children.
8. Instill in your children an internal locus of control.
Develop an entrepreneurial attitude.
Tips to develop entrepreneurial attitude:
1. Develop ability to set clear goals and build a realistic action plan to achieve them.
2. Practice an optimistic, can-do attitude.
3. Learn to persist in the face of obstacles.
4. Develop a tolerance for risk.
5. Develop resilience in the face of failure.
6. Build a determination to achieve measurable results.
7. Devise resourceful and inventive ways to achieve your ends.
"The hallmark of successful individuals is that they love learning, they seek challenges, they value effort, and they persist in the face of obstacles."