Purpose Compass — Finding the Intersection of Passion, Skill, Need, and Reward
The young adult explores what gives them a sense of purpose by examining the intersection of four forces: what they love (passion), what they're good at (skill), what the world needs (service), and what they can be rewarded for (livelihood). Through honest, structured conversation, they map their own purpose landscape — not to find a single answer, but to develop the self-knowledge and future orientation that guides meaningful life choices. The parent participates as a mentor who has navigated these questions themselves, sharing honestly rather than prescribing.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Paper or whiteboard for drawing the four-circle Venn diagram (passion, skill, need, reward). A quiet space for honest conversation. The parent should be prepared to share their own purpose journey authentically — including regrets, surprises, and ongoing uncertainty. This works best when the parent is vulnerable, not prescriptive.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.