Dr. Jordan Grumet’s work as a hospice doctor has led to deep discussions with patients on the role purpose plays in a life. That experience, paired with his connection to people in the FIRE movement, ...

Disclaimer: I don't claim that what I say is totally "true," because the truth is elusive in this complicated world. Rather, I'm offering some ideas to help perceive the world and ourselves in a ...

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was one of the leading American thinkers, writers, and philosophers of the nineteenth century. He was the leading figure in the movement of Transcendentalism, whose ...

Here’s another potential purpose of having a sense of purpose—it can help prevent loneliness. A survey of 2,312 Swiss adults found that those who reported having a sense of purpose were less likely to ...

From the outside, it looked as if Tenise Hordge, 40, had it all. After spending 18 years climbing the corporate ladder, the engineer had the impressive title, big salary, and corner office. But she ...

A person’s sense of purpose declines leading up to and following a diagnosis of dementia or cognitive decline, according to a new study. “Purpose in life is the feeling that one’s life is ...

Growing research indicates that one's purpose—i.e., the extent to which someone perceives a sense of direction and goals in their life—may be linked to health-protective benefits such as better ...

1. The dysfunctional Karamazov family is at the heart of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s magnum opus. In rural 19-century Russia, Fyodor Karamazov is a neglectful father to Dmitri, Ivan and Alyosha. When Fyodor ...

New Year’s resolutions, like drinking more water or getting more exercise, aren’t the only ways to bolster health and well-being. University of Delaware Assistant Professor Heather Farmer has found ...

CEO, Atlas Surgical Group, one of the largest ASC groups in U.S. Author of "Success in Amb. Surgery Ctrs" and "The Healthcare Entrepreneur." “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if ...