60. Purpose + Purposeful Action

In this podcast episode, Dr. Will Van Derveer and Krista Van Derveer engage in a thoughtful discussion on the topics of purpose and purposeful action. Driven by their experiences, they highlight the energetic difference between purposeful action, where one consciously moves toward significant goals, and non-purposeful action, characterized by a sense of tension, anxiety, and purposelessness. 

They draw parallels between their insights in a business context and the dynamics within their relationship, emphasizing the role of purpose in fostering a sense of order and fulfillment .As they reflect on the end of the year, they explore the importance of setting wildly unachievable goals and the transformative impact such aspirations can have. The conversation evolves into exploring the nuances of goal-setting, sharing their differences in what works for the greatest success in accomplishing desired outcomes. 

As the hosts prepare for the next season of their podcast, they express anticipation for deepening conversations about their shared goals, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own journeys toward generativity, aliveness, and purposeful action. The hosts conclude by inviting listeners to share their own processes around goal-setting and the containers that work best for them.

Main Topics Covered:

• The transformative impact of setting ambitious, seemingly unachievable goals
• The difference between purposeful action and non-purposeful action, and why that matters
• The parallels between their business context and within their relationship, in fostering order, fulfillment, and a positive energetic flow
• Goal-Setting Perspectives: the nuances of goal-setting to instill confidence and forward momentum
• Fear-based patterns that can arise if a goal is to small or too big
• Pendulating between pride and shame relating to goals and action

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Resources Mentioned: 

• The Art Of We - Our Top 10 Relationship Agreements 

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• Integrative Psychiatry Institute: Integrative Mental Wellness & Psychedelic Therapy Training

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