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Quick Takes: Find Your Life’s Purpose

Behavior scientist Dr. Jennifer Aaker, General Atlantic professor at Stanford Business School, reveals the keys to having a satisfying and meaningful life in this video from our In the Lead event.
Jan 9, 2024
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An image from a video featuring Jennifer Aaker speaking in a well-lit, cozy setting. She has a warm and engaging expression. The background includes a softly lit lamp and green plants.
Key Takeaways
  • 1
    Purpose Drives a Lasting Sense of Meaning
    Anchoring on purpose, rather than happiness, makes both positive and negative emotions meaningful as part of a cohesive past, present, and future.
  • 2
    Look Outward
    Being other-oriented helps you read the room, serve larger goals, and find purpose and value in shaping the world around you. 
  • 3
    Don’t Wait to Act
    Being bolder, more authentic, and more present, and expressing love are just some of the lessons from her research that Dr. Aaker has put into practice in her own life.
Purpose gives life meaning over the entire course of life.
Dr. Jennifer Aaker
General Atlantic Professor, Stanford Business School
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