Don’t ask, “What do I need?” ask “Where am I needed?”

—Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, 17th Century Rabbi

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These two questions change everything!

The first asks how the world can serve us.

The second asks how we can serve the world.

One mindset seeks comfort; the other creates meaning. Often, we chase what we think we need — success, recognition, security — only to feel emptier once we find it.

But when we ask, “where am I needed?” we discover purpose beyond ourselves.

We see gaps waiting to be filled, people waiting to be helped, ideas waiting to be built.

True fulfillment does not come from what we take, but from where we choose to show up and give.

EXERCISE:

To dig deep into to today’s quote consider reading Adam Grant’s book Give and Take: Why Helping Other Drives Our Success.