162 Purposes to Inspire You

In the Level 1 workshop, I show people how to work out their true purpose by hand on a sheet of paper.

But to do that, they need to list the things that they're excited by, good at, suited to, and know well. So here is a list of 150 of the most common themes organised into those above 4 categories to inspire them — which also makes for a fantastic list of purposes to inspire you.

Excited By

• Adventure & exploration

• Creative expression

• Travel & cultural discovery

• Innovation & invention

• Nature & the outdoors

• Sport & physical challenge

• Performing arts

• Music & rhythm

• Storytelling & writing

• Learning & curiosity

• Building & creating

• Spiritual discovery

• Helping others grow

• Collaboration & teamwork

• Play & recreation

• Discovery & research

• Freedom & independence

• Festivals & shared experiences

• Leadership & vision

• New technologies

• Style & design

• Food & flavour

• Problem-solving

• Community building

• Legacy projects

• Personal growth

• Movement & dance

• Games & competition

• Public speaking & influence

• Exploration of the unknown

• Beauty & aesthetics

• Innovation challenges

• Connection with animals

• Celebration of traditions

• Future possibilities

• Teaching & mentoring

• Exploration of ideas

• Self-expression

• Discovering hidden truths

• Experimentation

• Creative collaboration

• Sharing knowledge

• Visionary projects

• Courage & risk-taking

• Curating & collecting meaning

• Imagining new worlds

• Building communities

• Leading change

• Wonder & awe

• Making an impact

Good At

• Communication & expression

• Teaching & coaching

• Problem-solving & analysis

• Leadership & guidance

• Creativity & imagination

• Craftsmanship & making

• Strategic thinking

• Organisation & planning

• Empathy & care

• Negotiation & mediation

• Technology & digital skills

• Artistic ability

• Storytelling & narrative shaping

• Emotional intelligence

• Collaboration & teamwork

• Practical skills

• Innovation & idea generation

• Vision & big-picture thinking

• Adaptability & flexibility

• Critical thinking

• Mentoring & supporting others

• Research & discovery

• Resilience & persistence

• Curiosity & questioning

• Inspiring & motivating

• System thinking

• Designing solutions

• Building relationships

• Facilitating learning

• Expressing through movement

• Attention to detail

• Healing & well-being support

• Decision-making under pressure

• Creative problem-solving

• Managing complexity

• Courage & initiative

• Listening deeply

• Innovating processes

• Bringing people together

• Leading by example

• Observing & interpreting

• Maintaining focus

• Translating ideas into action

• Helping others find clarity

• Managing projects

• Inspiring confidence

• Navigating change

• Balancing perspectives

• Sharing wisdom

• Turning vision into reality

Suited To

• Equality & fairness

• Environmental protection

• Human rights

• Community service

• Health & well-being

• Spiritual growth

• Education & lifelong learning

• Creativity & art

• Animal welfare

• Sustainability & climate action

• Cultural preservation

• Social justice

• Peace & conflict resolution

• Empowerment of others

• Mentorship & guidance

• Innovation for good

• Truth & transparency

• Love & compassion

• Philanthropy & giving

• Connection & belonging

• Freedom & independence

• Sharing knowledge

• Ethical living

• Global cooperation

• Diversity & inclusion

• Resilience & mental health

• Celebrating humanity

• Future generations

• Healing & restoration

• Building communities

• Adventure & exploration

• Personal transformation

• Caring for the vulnerable

• Cultural exchange

• Personal authenticity

• Nurturing relationships

• Protecting wisdom traditions

• Inspiring creativity in others

• Mindfulness & awareness

• Service to humanity

• Discovery & curiosity

• Justice & integrity

• Sustainable economies

• Human connection

• Inner peace & balance

• Legacy & impact

• Love of learning

• Ethical leadership

• Positive change

• The meaning of life

Know Well

• Human psychology

• Relationships & connection

• History & civilisation

• Science & discovery

• Culture & tradition

• Technology & innovation

• Health & medicine

• Spirituality & meaning

• Business & economics

• Systems & structures

• Society & behaviour

• Political dynamics

• Law & ethics

• Education & learning

• Communication & language

• Art & creativity

• Environment & ecology

• Leadership & influence

• Philosophy & wisdom

• Religion & belief systems

• Global issues

• Climate & sustainability

• Human potential

• Governance & policy

• Market trends

• Future technologies

• Emotional well-being

• Cultural diversity

• Consciousness & the mind

• Conflict & resolution

• Resilience & adaptation

• Economic systems

• Justice & fairness

• Innovation & progress

• Social change

• Health sciences

• Anthropology & human origins

• Metaphysics & the cosmos

• Critical thinking

• Negotiation & diplomacy

• Community development

• The arts in society

• Science of performance

• Interconnectedness of life

• Human evolution

• Purpose & meaning

• Sustainable futures

• Ethics of technology

• Collective intelligence

• The mysteries of existence