Ep 456: Struggling To Find Your Purpose? This One’s For You

Today we’re diving headfirst into a question that has sparked both inspiration and existential angst for centuries: Finding your purpose. It’s a daunting idea, isn’t it? Purpose can feel abstract, elusive, and ever-shifting — something we’re constantly chasing but rarely confident we’ve fully grasped. Dr. Jordan Grumet, author of The Purpose Code: How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and Leave a Lasting Legacy has answers — and thankfully they’re not as complicated as you might think. CHAPTERS: 00:00 The evolving nature of purpose 04:00 The difference between meaning and purpose 07:00 Little p and Big P Purpose 22:00 Finding purpose using the magic of subtraction 33:00 Mailbag Question 1: Retirement benchmarks vs. life priorities 41:00 Mailbag Question 2: Rebalancing portfolios near retirement TAKEAWAYS: Purpose is created through meaningful actions. Rather than chasing lofty, big-picture goals, you should engage in daily activities that bring joy and fulfillment. Leverage all available tools—time, energy, community, and passions—to build a life filled with meaning. Learn more about Jean Chatzky's multiweek Money Makeover program FinanceFixx here . Use code PODCAST for a $100 discount. Interested in learning more about investing alongside hundreds of other women? Join us every other Monday night on Zoom at investingfixx.com . Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices