WEEK 3 - What Is Your Spark in Life

What is your spark in life?
“The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose.”
― Richard Leider
My Most Important Discovery in Life
Realizing my purpose, I know my exact reasons for doing everything.
For example, my purpose for healthy living isn't because it's trendy or wise to do. The
motivation for it is to unleash my fullest potential so I can give 100% in everything I do,
which includes creating my dream life.
My benefits include:
 Serving others better in personal and professional settings.

 Having the courage to go after what is most important to me despite
fears and doubts.
 Living a meaningful life aligned with my values.
 Experiencing more fulfillment and happiness independent of life’s
outcome.
But for me to fully show up, I have to first take care of myself physically, emotionally,
psychologically, and spiritually.
Feeling fulfilled and valued based on my definition of success, I can then truly give to
others without expecting anything in return.
Because my time is finite, I want to take complete advantage of every second I have. I
don't want to squander the beautiful opportunity I call life.
When the inevitable time comes as I lay on my deathbed, I will be smiling about the life I
lived, instead of regretting about the one I wished I had experienced. Having embraced
life on my own terms, I will peacefully go to the grave with battle scars knowing I have
fully lived.
In my journey of self-discovery, I have learned not to fall into the trap of constantly
“chasing” external factors to have significance or validation.
It's an endless vicious path.
I will never truly feel satisfied because I will always be wanting more.
Nothing will ever be enough for me.
Society is constantly bombarding me with things I “need” to buy to be “enough.” It's part
of their marketing scheme to generate more revenue.
The truth is this:
I am and will always be enough right now.
True fulfillment and happiness come from within. It starts when I see myself as high value
and live a life true to me.
I discovered my purpose by combining my top three core values.
1. Health
2. Continuous growth
3. Contribution
Fusing them together produced the purpose to help men become better versions of
themselves. Continuous growth and expansion of my knowledge for personal
development is already something I practice daily.
But if I can do that, help others in the process, and create income (to meet demand),
then that is the perfect combination.
Freedom is another top core value because I want to choose:
 What I want to do with my life

 Where I want to live
 Whom I want to spend my time with
By investing in freedom now, I can clearly define what financial independence means to
me. As a result, I know exactly what I need to fuel my dream lifestyle.
I hope this helps.

What Motivates You?
Here’s How To Find Your Spark!
Finding out what motivates you is an interesting process, especially seeing as we’re all driven for
different reasons. It’s about finding that deep down stirring that pushes you.
It’s what makes you get up in the morning, put your pants on, and get out the door.
Maybe you’re motivated by a desire to nurture and care for those around you. Some of us want power
or control. Some of us are motivated by praise from our colleagues or boss. Some of us are motivated
by cold hard cash (or think we are). Deep inside of each of us, though, something drives us.
We’ve all had days when we just aren’t feeling it. We phone it in, trudge off to the office, and give
less than our best. We ALL have days like that. Maybe you didn’t sleep well, maybe you’re coming
down with something, or perhaps there’s a personal concern weighing on your mind. Whatever it is,
you know your heart just isn’t in your work. Your mind is off, and you just don’t feel like being there.
Having one or two days of feeling unmotivated isn’t such a concern. It’s normal, and it happens to all
of us. However, weeks of feeling unmotivated and lackluster can indicate a deeper problem—a loss of
desire, a loss of drive, and a falling out of touch with our yearnings.
We’re designed to be driven—but we must find our authentic selves. Maslow saw our drive as
the desire for self-actualization and the realization of our full potential.
So how do you find what motivates you? What would “make” us be our best and give it our all every
day? Psychologists have determined it’s about finding the meaning in our lives and embarking on a
path where we’re constantly improving and growing as people. So how can you get there?

Designed to Transform
Our brains are pretty amazing. Deep within our neural circuitry, we’ve developed neuroplasticity: the
ability to build new circuits and form new neural pathways, allowing us to learn, adapt, engage and
constantly grow—and love the process! We’re not simply creatures of habit, or driven only by our
biological imperatives and instincts. We are constantly learning and growing from each experience.
We’re adapting and changing.
We can literally change our brains and our minds, and what we believe, who we are, and how we live.
We can transform.
The very fact that we have neuroplasticity lets us know that we possess these amazing capabilities.
Our transformation circuits are only activated, however, with our conscious choice and intent, through
the stimulation of novelty and focused attention, as well as through our yearnings and emotions,
which signal to our brains, “Pay attention, this matters!” Such attention not only rewires the circuitry
of our brains, but it also affects the expression of our genes.
We are designed to seek, to be curious, to discover. When we are thrilled about the world of ideas and
divining meaning, our seeking circuits are firing, activating one of the pleasure centers in our brains.
We are in a state of eagerness and directed purpose—a state we human beings love to be in. This thrill
of anticipating reward motivates us to act…
…We are designed to be explorers, and when we explore, our brains light up with pleasure. It
is the novelty, not the outcome, that most delights our brain and activates our neuroplasticity.
Our brains are never “happier” than when we are learning new things, stretching just beyond
our current capacities. This is where we build new circuitry and develop mastery.
–Transformed! The Science of Spectacular Living
That transformational spirit and desire to explore, grow, engage and deepen our understanding keeps
us moving. When we’re connecting with those around us, listening to what others want, and finding
ways to work toward our goals and vision together, we’re going to feel that spark!
You know those moments when it happens. Say you’re in a meeting and you totally nail it. The words
that come out of your mouth are confident and thought out. You have a clear picture of what you
want. You’re listening to those around you and sharing in their vision as well as your own—there’s a
dynamic atmosphere, a synchronicity that just can’t be denied.
Understand Your Yearnings, Find What Motivates You
So if you feel like you’ve lost your mojo, and you’re feeling down and just not reaching like you once
did, it’s time to figure out how you can connect, grow and push yourself!
What does that mean for you? It means you need to get back in the game. Volunteer for a project
you’re holding back on, sign up for professional development courses, or take classes and training to
get you to the next level in your job. Even learning a new task or how to use new technology or
software will give you a little bounce and boost.
As our brains learn and discover new things, we find out what we really want, and we become
happier. Those neuropathways are formed and we start to feel more alert, more alive, and more
motivated to achieve our goals.
Explore a deeper understanding of your yearnings. Our yearnings are more than simple wants or
desires. They’re the very fabric of our motivation and they propel us forward toward our goals.
Understanding the yearnings within our hearts can help us unlock the path to our goals. We can see
what drives us and what accomplishments will give us the most pleasure and satisfaction.
To feel more motivated, we have to connect with those around us. We have to listen, hear them out,
and gain an appreciation for their humanity. Does that mean you’re going to like everyone you work
with? No, of course not, but you should be open to hearing everyone’s ideas around the table. When
people know you’re listening, they’re more likely to share and find ways to reach a common
consensus and goal.
Lastly, to stay motivated, we have to stay healthy. We can’t zone out in front of the television, check
out by scanning social media, or get caught up in comparing ourselves to those around us. We have to
care for ourselves by getting rest, exercise, and spending time doing the things that make us feel
healthy, strong and ready to go.
Keeping up your motivation isn’t as difficult as it can feel on a Monday morning when your alarm
goes off. Work to discover new things about yourself, make an effort to grow, and explore the inner
workings of your heart—and you’ll find what motivates you, and get that spark back in your life.
1. What skill or talent do you have that is fun for you? You enjoy using it and work hard
to perfect it because you love using it.
2. What are your Values? What is most important to you in life?
3. How do you define spark? Is it the passion that you are destined with or something
makes you alive?
4. What is your spark in the past and in the present?
5. What hobby do you have that you want to continue doing because you enjoy it so
much? The hobby may give you a clue as to the type of things you enjoy doing. Some
hobbies do turn into businesses, but most do not.
6. What inspires you? Maybe it is a person? What is it about that person that is inspiring?

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What is your spark in life?

“The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose.”

My Most Important Discovery in Life

Realizing my purpose, I know my exact reasons for doing everything.

 Serving others better in personal and professional settings.

It's an endless vicious path.

Nothing will ever be enough for me.

I am and will always be enough right now.

I discovered my purpose by combining my top three core values.

Freedom is another top core value because I want to choose:

 What I want to do with my life

I hope this helps.

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