How to build your foundation for a purposeful life in the age of AI

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Ten-minute read.

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The robots are here.

This statement is no longer for the realm of thrilling science fiction movies.

This applies to us today.

We are in for a lot of pain when perceived meaning gets stripped from millions, which is happening right now.

As technology takes over more of the traditional work that once gave structure and meaning to people’s lives, purpose will no longer be dictated by necessity — but by choice.

The way things are unfolding, we are now required to know how to seize a purposeful life with more awareness.

Here’s what you need to be thinking about and working on today to ensure your next phase is one of meaning and knowing that you still matter:

1. Identify how you can uniquely contribute.

My definition of purpose is this:

Finding a way to do something useful in a way no one else can, including AI.

We all have unique experiences, hardships, stories, and skills that we can bring together to find purpose.

Purpose and a sense of ongoing happiness are tied closely to usefulness.

Even if you’re not immediately (or ever) paid for it, how can you contribute in a way that sets you apart?

Finding work like this will keep you on purpose.