Can't Not Do Exercise
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A self-reflection exercise to help identify your core purpose by examining what naturally drives you and brings fulfillment. Based on the idea that purpose is already within us rather than something we need to find externally.
Core Exercise Components
- Ask yourself "What's the one thing you can't not do?"
- Write down a few sentences describing this
- Review these sentences weekly to see if they resonate and evolve
- Look for what naturally "comes into the room" with you
- Focus on inherent traits rather than forced behaviors
Key Principles
- Purpose is internal, not external
- Not something to "go get"
- Already exists within us
- Needs to be uncovered rather than discovered
- Look for natural patterns
- What you do without trying
- Behaviors others consistently notice about you
- Things that energize rather than drain you
Implementation Example (From Jesse's Story)
- His realization: Helping others reach their potential
- Changed how he organized work
- Structured todo lists around people instead of projects
- Focused on executive development rather than business metrics
- Found more energy and creativity with this approach
- Results
- More inspired work
- Better outcomes
- Greater personal fulfillment
- Sustainable long-term motivation
Benefits
- Creates alignment between natural abilities and daily work
- Reduces burnout by working with your natural energy
- Provides clearer decision-making framework
- Leads to more sustainable success
- Increases overall satisfaction and fulfillment