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Welcome to
The Center for Purpose

We provide research, storytelling, and practical tools to help you understand and pursue what matters most to you.

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Understanding purpose

We examine how purpose influences daily decisions, relationships, and personal growth, making it easier for everyone to find meaningful ways to live intentionally.

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Discover diverse ways people find meaning in life

Our research explores what purpose means across cultures and individuals, revealing common threads and unique paths to fulfillment.

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Purpose is not something you chase

Purpose is something you arrive at through self-awareness, experimentation and iteration.

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A holistic approach

People learn and experience differently, which is why we approach purpose through academic, sympathetic, empathetic, and eccentric modes.

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