There are those who are lucky and discover their life’s purpose at a very young age. Then there are those interesting people who are still looking. There is no perfect time or age for you to discover your purpose in life. You may find your reason for living at 21or you may still be looking at 40. It doesn’t matter, it’s ok to not know.

However, most of us are always in search of our life’s purpose. After all, knowing your purpose in life makes it so much easier to find the drive to get out of your bed and find true happiness. As you search for it, you’ll find situations where your passions and talents meet with the things that the world needs.

There is no one true path. We all have different ways of discovering things for ourselves. But, just in case you need a nudge in the right direction, here are 4 questions to ask yourself in order to get closer to knowing your life’s purpose.

Passion:
What do you love?
Focus on the things that you deeply care about. It can be a hobby or a sport that you loved since childhood. Are you passionate about caring for animals? Maybe you can do something in line with that.

Vocation:
What can you do for a living?
Your happiness is not just simply about having dreams. A fulfilling job should also help cater to your basic needs. Fulfilling work is a reward in itself. It is a function of growth. If you allow yourself to spend more time becoming adept at your job, as time progresses you increase your level of expertise and find that you enjoy work more.

Profession:
What skills have you mastered?
If you enjoy doing it then you must be good at it! However, this is not always the case. The lucky ones can make careers out of whatever they’re passionate about or whatever they have a natural talent for. The rest of us develop a passion for the jobs we take. We focus on improving until we love what we do because we’re good at it. Keep asking “will I love the process?” It’s not just the job but the methods you’ve learned or the knowledge that you gained that could make it all worth your while.

Mission:
What can you contribute to others?
Making a difference is just as important as being happy. Make life meaningful by lending your hand to those who need it. Stop asking “what can the world offer me?”. Instead, start asking “what can I offer the world?” If you ever find yourself lost and without purpose, helping others will always be the best way to get out of that slump. You will find that being part of something bigger than yourself is quite fulfilling.

Do you have anything to add to these questions? Share them with us in the comments. Remember to stay humble and hustle hard.