![]() ![]() No, I am living for purpose, my purpose, and it’s a crystal clear purpose: to help and inspire those listening to my message the desire to achieve a better version of themselves. I don’t live, in the time while I am presenting, for the applause. While I love receiving the coveted standing ovation once I’ve shut my mouth, it has no bearing on the “why” behind me speaking. As a professional speaker, when I’m delivering a keynote or training sessions, you could mistakenly believe I am living for the applause. Thankfully, I also knew I could answer with a resounding “YES!” to the question the quote poses. Give me all the words in the world and I’ll live joyfully ever after.Īfter I put my ego to the side and took time to dissect the quote, I knew it was spot on. I am self-aware, knowing I feel most loved when others express appreciation for what I’ve done through their communication. It makes perfect sense I would be wired like this seeing as my preferred Love Language is ‘Words of Affirmation’. When I hear applause and compliments and praise, I’m living on a high. Mostly because I absolutely adore applause, oh good gracious do I love to receive positive feedback. Honestly, at first glance I didn’t love the quote. Thirteen days later and I’m finally diving in. She thought it would be a great topic for me to write about. “Are you living for purpose or for applause?” One of my friends recently texted me this quote: ![]()
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