Why Chasing Purpose Leads to Happiness (Not the Other Way Around)

Question and Thought for the Day February 27, 2025

Question of the Day: What’s a small win you had yesterday?

Thought of the Day: Chase purpose not happiness.

Chase Purpose, Not Happiness

We spend so much time chasing happiness. We tell ourselves that once we have more money, more free time, more success—then we’ll finally be happy. But happiness is a tricky thing. It’s fleeting. It comes and goes like the weather.

Purpose, on the other hand, is something you can build your life around. It’s the reason you get up in the morning. It’s the thing that keeps you going when motivation fades. When you chase purpose, happiness tends to show up as a side effect.

So, if happiness isn’t the goal, what is? Find what gives you a sense of meaning. What makes you feel alive? What impact do you want to have? Answering those questions will get you a lot further than chasing a feeling that disappears the moment circumstances change.

Small Wins, Big Momentum

Purpose isn’t about one big moment of success—it’s about the small wins along the way. And those small wins add up.

So, what’s a small win you had yesterday? Maybe you finally checked something off your to-do list. Maybe you made it through a tough conversation, finished a book, or just got out of bed on a hard day. Those little victories are proof that you’re moving in the right direction.

Let’s celebrate them. Drop your small win in the comments. No matter how small, it matters.