Mark Zuckerberg on How to Find Your Career Purpose-The Muse

Mark Zuckerberg on How to Find Your Career Purpose-The MuseMark Zuckerberg on How to Find Your Career PurposePurpose.Its what drives us to find a job we love. Its what the world tells us is even more important than money, fame, or success.But what does it actually mean?Heres a twist Purpose isnt exactly about you.Or, so says Mark Zuckerberg in his 2017 commencement speech at Harvard University, his (almost) alma mater. His pride and glory, Facebook, started as a way to connect students, but what he didnt realize- but is so grateful he discovered- is that Facebook could be so much more powerful. That it could become a way to connect the world.And this is how he uncovered the meaning of purposePurpose is that sense that we are part of something bigger than ourselves, that we are needed, that we have something better ahead to work for. Purpose is what creates true happinessBut its not enough to have purpose yourself. You have to create a sense of purpose for otherbeis.Finding meaning in your career takes more than just helping yourself thrive. Its about working toward something that will ultimately make everyone better and happier. And more importantly, you dont have to save the world to do this. Maybe its about applying to jobs that work with clients to improve processes, or working for a company with a strong mission of doing good, or even initiating a new project in your current role. As Zuckerberg says, we reward people for personal success, but dont get rewarded enough for taking the leaps thatll help everyone succeed.And those leaps may just be the key to career happiness.If youre now in the mood to watch even more inspirational speeches, check outOprah Winfrey at Smith College talking about her secret to successWill Ferrell on why you cant let fear stand in your way in his commencement speech at USCThe three questions to ask yourself to get ahead, according to Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in his speech at Arizona State University