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The Hidden Power of Purpose: A Documentary Worth Your Time

The Hidden Power of Purpose: A Documentary Worth Your Time

And yes, I make a cameo

Nov 26, 2023
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If you are a paid subscriber, go to the bottom of this post for the meeting details for the AMA call for tomorrow at 12PM EST


I'm thrilled to share some exciting news. I had the privilege of being part of an extraordinary documentary, 'The Hidden Power of Purpose.' This film takes you on a journey through the lives of four remarkable individuals, each discovering a unique path to a life brimming with meaning. Through career, family, spirituality, and in once case, a senseless tragedy, their stories illustrate the transformative power of purpose on our identity and well-being.

I attended the initial screening and participated in a 20-minute Q&A with the CEO of AARP, who funded this venture. The intensity of the experience was overwhelming, and I found myself on the brink of tears, not once, but twice. It was far more profound than anticipated. You can catch a glimpse of this emotional journey in the trailer here. (I cannot wait to watch this with my 3 daughters.)

"The Hidden Power of Purpose" profiles the stories of (clockwise, top left) Karen Cassidy, Wintley Phipps, Shirley Acevedo Buontempo and Mark Barden

And guess what? I now have my own IMDB page, rubbing virtual shoulders with the likes of Christopher Nolan1. As of Thanksgiving, you can stream the documentary on

Amazon Prime Video.

Google Play

YouTube.

If you're the type who's swayed by the Principle of Authority, you'll be interested to know that the documentary has already bagged seven film festival awards and was recently featured in this Forbes article.

So, why not make a night of it? Grab some popcorn, settle in, and immerse yourself in 'The Hidden Power of Purpose.' I'm excited to hear what you think about it. Let’s make that happen…

In appreciation of your support for this newsletter, I'm hosting a 30-minute all-access Q&A about this documentary and anything else related to our work in the Well-Being Laboratory. This is open to all subscribers!

The meeting room for this all-access Q&A on December 7th, 10pm EST is here: https://gmu.zoom.us/j/98871402521

This gives you ample time to watch the documentary beforehand. If you have any burning questions, email me.

And please consider pledging support for my work as a paid subscriber.

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