CIP033: How To Know What Matters Most To You (and Why That Matters)

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Why is knowing what’s important to us – er – important?

I mean, can’t we just accept that this life is random, may be even predetermined and nothing we do is of any real importance?

Er – well, if thinking that helps you: go for it. But if you’re not of the nihilistic ilk then you’re probably looking for a bit more.

There’s something funny about us humans that seems to separate us from the other creatures we cohabit the earth with: We really like having a purpose.

We prioritise aspects of our lives in terms of what’s important to us, and mostly, act accordingly.

A quote that gets bandied around a lot from Nietzsche sums it up:

When we have a ‘why’ we can do some fucking incredible things.

But what if you are reading this right now and don’t know what you want, or what’s next for you? You might be at a transition point, or trying to make some tough life decisions.

That’s what I’m going to spend this podcast episode helping you work out.

Rather than take this grand theory of Maslow’s as a blanket rule, I want to get specific, and actionable – and leave you with a way to live your life that is in alignment with what matter most to you.