"I've had a lot of jobs-from a dishwasher at a local restaurant when I was 16, to the Seals, the White House, the C-suite, and beyond. While the details of each role (what I call the what) absolutely matter, the who (the person you are, regardless of the role) matters far more. It's a shame that all too often we start conversations by asking people what they do instead of trying to learn about who they are,"
"When I talk about the who, I'm talking about the you deep down and the life you want to live. This is a level up from what you spend your time doing. Your who is formed by the principles that guide you; it's the aspirational person you're hoping to see when you look in the mirror. Are you the community builder who brings everyone together?"
A life of purpose won't fall into your lap. People who spend their time reacting to events and sudden opportunities are at risk of feeling empty and starved of fulfillment. To find meaningful achievement, individuals must identify a mission and pursue it deliberately. The person you are—the 'who'—matters far more than the specific roles you fill—the 'what'—because the 'who' carries across different jobs and environments. The 'who' is shaped by guiding principles and embodies the aspirational self you hope to see in the mirror. Identifying whether one is a community builder, entertainer, unifier, or explorer helps clarify mission.
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