Purpose and goal are often used interchangeably, but they represent different concepts.

Purpose

• Long-term vision: Purpose is a broader, more overarching concept that defines your reason for being or existing. Meaning and impact: It’s about making a difference, contributing to something larger than yourself.

• Values-driven: Purpose is deeply rooted in your personal values and beliefs. Guiding principle: It serves as a compass for your life or career.

Example: Your purpose might be to “make a positive impact on the environment.”

Goal

• Specific outcome: A goal is a specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objective.
• Short-term focus: Goals are typically more immediate and actionable compared to purpose.
• Steps toward purpose: Goals are the milestones you set to achieve your overall purpose.

Example: A goal to achieve your purpose of “making a positive impact on the environment” could be “to reduce your carbon footprint by 20% in the next year.”

In essence:

• Purpose is the why - your underlying reason for doing something.
• Goal is the how - the specific steps you take to achieve your purpose.

Your purpose is your guiding star, while your goals are the steps you take to reach it.

My Purpose

• Specific: To build a successful software business that provides a good living while allowing me to enjoy and master my craft.
• Generic: To create a sustainable income stream through a side hustle(s) that aligns with my passions and allows me to spend more time on things I love.

My Goals

• Build Relationships
• Build a strong online presence
• Develop a minimum viable product (MVP)