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The final step is aligning your career and learning journey with your higher purpose. Shapiro asserts that money should not be the primary motivator; instead, one should pursue meaning. This alignment—whether spiritual, philosophical, or personal—provides motivation and resilience.
He references Michael Mead’s Genius Myth, emphasizing that finding your purpose involves understanding what truly matters to you beyond superficial goals. Passion, intrinsic drive, and engaging with what excites and terrifies you are hallmarks of meaningful pursuits.