The point is to identify your core, lifelong strengths, values, and passionsthose pursuits that energize you and bring you joy." Therefore, in order to develop your purpose statement, I want you to create four personal stories based around the following key themes, whichare the four story types that Craig and Snook (2014) highlight in their article:

• When I Was Young;
• Sparking My Interest;
• Crucible: The Challenge That Shaped Me; and
• My Success Story.

These story types will be explained in the sections that follow. As you read these, start to formulate ideas of what stories you can use as the basis of your purpose statement (I'll elaborate on how your stories relate to the purpose statement in the Zoom conference).

1. When I Was Young

This story will require you to think back to your childhood. Before you knew about the "right" thing to do, what you "should" do, or the "expected" thing to do, what did you love? What did you enjoy spending your time doing and where were you at your happiest?

2. Sparking My Interest

Outside of school and work, what do you most enjoy doing? What about this energizes you, makes you tick, or sparks your interest? What got you interested in this? Has there been a significant or special moment as you've explored this interest?

3. Crucible: The Challenge That Shaped Me

Think about your life in general or your career so far. When have you faced a real challenge? Why was it so tough? Did it challenge your skills, values, or identity? Were you with people or in a place that you found difficult? What did you do and how did that challenge shape you? How did it change how you see yourself? How did it redefine you?

4. My Success Story

Think about your career path and your life outside work. When have you been really successful and thriving or at your best? Why were you so successful? What was it about what you did that made you succeed and what motivated you to achieve these things? Why did it make you feel proud?