Stop WASTING Your Life | Mindshift 4

How would the world look if our greatest influencers never found their passion and purpose? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe dives into why discovering your "why" is critical.
Only 25% of adults report having a clear sense of purpose. Without purpose, your gifts go unleveraged.
#ThinkTHIS: My life has value, meaning, and a specific purpose to make this world a better place.
Dr. Josh Axe shares:
* Why purpose involves meaning & serving others
* How crisis can reveal your opportunity
* Examples of leaders like JFK who inspired purpose in others
* A framework for identifying your purpose in work, faith, finances, health
* How shifting focus from self to others is key
* Actionable ways to unlock your potential and live on purpose
Through personal stories and expert insights, Dr. Josh Axe equips you with a mindset shift and simple steps to find your passion, serve people, and transform the world around you. Tune in to begin designing your breakthrough and living the meaningful, purpose-driven life you were created for.
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Links:
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Show Notes:
0:00 You were designed on purpose
2:15 75% of people don’t know this
3:31 The Butterfly Effect
5:53 Dr. Josh Axe, JFK, the janitor, and YOU
13:23 How your “why” impacts life
17:42 How to find your purpose
29:05 Maslow's hierarchy
36:29 Write this down
37:47 Think THIS
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ABOUT DR. JOSH AXE
Dr. Josh Axe is a leadership expert, entrepreneur, and physician. He earned his doctorate from Palmer College and his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Johns Hopkins University. Josh is the cofounder and CVO of Ancient Nutrition and founder of DrAxe.com. His company ranked on the Inc. 500 fastest growing companies two years in a row. He is the bestselling author of Eat Dirt, Keto Diet, and Ancient Remedies. Josh is the founder of Leaders.com, an online platform that provides the latest on breaking news, leadership, business, and wealth. He regularly teaches lectures and trains entrepreneurs on leadership, mindset, and self- development. Josh is married to his wife, Chelsea, and they have two daughters. They live between Nashville, TN and Dorado, PR and enjoy cooking, staying active swimming and cycling, and prioritize time for their faith and family. His latest book, Think This Not That, will be available nationwide April 2, 2024.
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DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

[@Dunasthai]

Loving pets can be an example of a life filled with simple contentment and peace. I named my lap-cat PurrPuss. ❤🐾

[@MaxandMe]

Cute 🥰 ❤🐾

[@jirislavicek9954]

But it also has a dark side. Pets are very often used as substitute for human friends in our epidemy of loneliness.

[@Dunasthai]

“Loving” is an adjective not a verb - ie my cat’s purpose is to love and to love others is a simple purpose to life ❤

[@unvaccinatedAndPureBlood]

Let's all agree that if we didnt have people like Dr Josh, many would still be ignorant and unhealthy on copious amount of processed industralized food. He's a gem to be protected in this crazy world.

[@Nunya1282]

Please pray for me I am lost about my purpose😢💔

[@MichaelAnthony757]

I feel this exact way also Natalie…😥 Here are some verses that can inspire hope for us… 💙🌧️🪴🩵 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. Ecclesiastes 7:8 - that you may be wise in thy latter end. Proverbs 19:20b - the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Proverbs 4:18 - a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again Proverbs 24:16

[@Trump2024train]

Same here. I know what I love but everytime I attempt to do it, something derails me. So, I am believing I don’t have a purpose.

[@tracir3072]

Me too😢

[@natureshealing6534]

Might I add that I'm 60.....

[@mary-qc3rf]

Same here...why is it so difficult 😢

[@roxannevanderhagen2403]

Thank you for your purpose! You have helped me so much and now I am becoming a function nutrition practitioner and I know I am being called to do so! I am currently saving my sister in ICU from liver failure and I have already saved several other family members from kidney failure and cancer and diabetes and colitis

[@karenwolfe2437]

So true Dr Axe!!! I heard a Pastor say one time, no man is an island.

[@drjoshaxe]

Amen! 🙏

[@monet-unique]

When you said, "what's the injustice?" It hit...I can think of many injustices I wish I could do something about. One of the big ones being children suffering at the hands of their emotionally broken parents..."generational curses"

[@bambiaustinconey6048]

Some people need more, they need you to “hold their hand”… now that does take real guts!! Thank you, I’ve realized the last few years that loving connections with others are crucial to healing, I don’t think you could ever heal without it. Healing or health isn’t meant to be big business it’s meant to be human connection 😊❤

[@kayajackson50]

Dr. Axe has been giving me so much life. Each time I listen I feel empowered

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

My purpose is to make KZbin money with my original songs, as they won’t allow me to monetize the ads they run on ALL of my ORIGINAL music videos. I actually CREATE content, not simply regurgitate opinions held by others, as *most* popular KZbin “content creators” do. 😂 Seriously though, I would still write music whether anyone listened or not. Luckily, almost everyone has had positive feedback about my original works. Great topic. 🐰❤️🎸🎶✌️

[@jirislavicek9954]

You are doing immense service to humanity Dr. Josh.

[@JesusChangesEverything.]

You have been on fire for a while now thank you for speaking out about so many important things 🙏🙏🙏

[@lourdesclemente1143]

I love this teaching! I’m sharing this with my 18 yrs old grandson!

[@glory1star]

😮 I didn’t know you were from Dayton Ohio! I live here 44 years! I love your videos and information you share ❤

[@ChelseasBliss]

So proud of you. I'm so happy to see how you've evolved.

[@Worldpeace353]

This is a great video Dr. Axe. I agree with you on everything you said. I too am passionate about nutrition and well being It pains me to see over weight people struggling with autoimmune Dis Ease and they continue to eat bad food. Junk foods. They have no discipline to value themselves. If I speak up often times I'm judged and that's painful too. So I started teaching classes to motivate others and it has become my purpose

[@cynthiarushing]

my career... i presently work in the vitamin aisles at a local sprouts. i love what i do ! i sell and share your products, ancient nutrition, to my customer's, who some i have known for many years, i had worked at a family owned health food store (herbmart) for many years. i discovered, in myself, patience, helping, and a deep caring for others and what they are going through 💕 definitely some days i wonder, 'what am i doing' then i hear someones story and i remember why i am here, in this life, to be here for others🌹

[@cynthiarushing]

I too, have always wanted to be more helpful with people coming through trafficking.

[@alisonbender8611]

Thank you Dr Axe love this content, it is very helpful to me and I’m sure others too

[@drjoshaxe]

Thank you so much! Glad you're here!

[@ruth8583]

I’ve always known my purpose and the way to serve others the problem has always been money

[@vanfrancoisemurekatete2825]

Thanks for this message, Dr Josh , it's really blessed me 🙏

[@tammycaplan7212]

Thanks Dr.Axe, I appreciate all your encouragement.

[@fruitytarian]

This was powerful! I've lost sight of my purpose 😢 been thinking lately that I'm just working to feed my family. I need to take a higher view..

[@christybenson9319]

Thank you Dr. Axe ! This episode has given me a lot to think about and to start making some new plans and goals. I did order your new book and I am really looking forward to reading and sharing your information.

[@lavaj898]

Another great video Dr Axe❤ I got several great ideas to help me reframe my view of my career.

[@robschroeder4322]

Loved ALL this up to the point you referred to Disney. Please don't put Disney on a pedestal... He's deeply tied to the child trafficking problem You need to research that....

[@jirislavicek9954]

And it's one of the biggest promoters of wokeness

[@mballer]

Shadrach. Meshach and Abednego. Living fulfilled lives.👍

[@user-zh5cz6kz1m]

Thank you Dr. Axe🙏

[@Trump2024train]

I love health and helping people find different health paths to accommodate them and help them. However, it’s so regulated. You have to walk on egg shells these days, so it’s pushed me away from it. I guess I could use things specific for me and let people have the choice to use it for them. I truly love talking to people, helping them emotionally and nutritionally. I love to see people happy even though I’m struggling myself right now.

[@R.oboCop.]

Thanks for sharing. This is very inspiring and meaningful.

[@wynngrcich996]

😊love this. Needed to hear this and shared with all my friends.

[@gloriosatierra]

I love wasting time: for sleep; for regeneration; for contemplation; for plants... for everlasting life. 🌿

[@Lynnjoh]

Thank you Dr Axe for all you do. I love catching you all on TBN ❤.

[@matthewtenney2898]

The definition of purpose is the reason for existence. Purpose of life assumes there is a Creator who designed us and Who cares enough about us to have given us great gifts of life, capacity for love, compassion, mercy, and justice. Here on earth, people who give great gifts most often do so to establish or strengthen relationships. We should consider that our Creator has offered us the opportunity to seek Him and perhaps thank Him for His great gifts to us.

[@reinaavila6168]

Thank you for this information it was extremely helpful!

[@rachaelalleyne349]

Thanks for this soooo encouraging ❤

[@kristenm7380]

Great advice. Thanks!

[@tracir3072]

My takeaway: What is your why? That's a great question. Idk what i need to do right now but i can tell you what my passion is... That will help me. Thank you❤❤

[@drjoshaxe]

Start there! You were created with a purpose! God bless you 🙏

[@tikkasmom2369]

Thank you for adding such a positive person. Such a great listen

[@deborahb3664]

You truly are an amazing person! The whole video was thought provoking and inspiring!! I’m listening a second time!

[@lilybecerra2035]

Ty!!

[@shanearthur5995]

Dr. Axe, If everyone was doing what they were born to do, you wouldn’t have a house cleaner, retail clerks, mechanics, let alone affordable food and clothing. Most people who I have met who believe in their own individual purpose as you describe, generally do shitty things to people who they believe are inferior to themselves, and it’s usually in the name of money or power.

[@justinetyler7314]

This is exacly what I need thank you dr josh

[@raymondsanchez8]

Thanks dr Axe

[@katybrooke0724]

looking forward to reading your book. have a blessed day 🙏🏻 i remember being in 6th grade and finding out my grandma had breast cancer. made me want to help people also

[@JesusChangesEverything.]

Amen!!!

[@adopodrinje1499]

39:08 U HIT THE SPOT! Islam IS the answer for so many problems in our lives and the world! I love ur video! even though its not islamic teaching.

[@juliadavid3637]

I respectfully disagree, Dr. Axe, my childhood and adults in my life was anything but nurturing. That's the nicest way I can refer to what happened in my life. And look at me, I turned out to be a loving, kind, nurturing human. My passion is animal rescue and having many fur babies 🐾 join our family ❤

[@courtney7274]

Dr Josh Axe said a crisis can either paralyze you or unlock an opportunity within you. If you feel like you’re living out your higher purpose despite your upbringing, I believe this means your upbringing has unlocked an opportunity within you. I’m happy to hear you’re a loving and kind person!

[@johannevanderghote7577]

❤❤❤

[@MaxandMe]

Even if people don’t ever get sick, hospitals will still be needed for accidents 😊 Unfortunately a lot of us get injured exercising!😂 Or car accidents, cooking accidents etc but I get your point❤

[@DebbieSun-wr2jk]

I wish I had a son like him ❤

[@mballer]

21:18 I remember that reward.

[@user-gq2wg6gn5s]

❤

[@mballer]

1:33 it might be scrubbing that toilet...

[@Grigorgale]

I purchased your book threw Audible, would I still be able to get access to the additional content on your website?

[@Grigorgale]

I purchased the Audio book version of your book threw Amazon/ Audible am i still able to get the additional content?

[@dinosemr8141]

❤️💖🙏❤️💖

[@carmenmendez8613]

Do anyone know if Dr. Josh still see patient's? I'm in great need for help with my health right now. Any information would be greatly appreciated 🙏

[@katiea.244]

What if you don’t have gifts & talents? I’m 44 , I think if I had them I would know by now but I honestly don’t.

[@user-zh5cz6kz1m]

What if? Right away that verse in the bible comes to mind when Jesus enters in Jerusalem and they tell him to stop the disciples from shouting or praising and he tells them if he would then the stones would shout.

[@Jajabinx69]

First

[@mballer]

What would the world be like if you hadn't been first?

[@SelectaWaynazz]

@@mballerit would be a better place if they hadn’t felt the need to say ‘First’. Desperate for attention.

[@mballer]

​@@SelectaWaynazz 16:19 Do you think some 89 year olds are taking him up on the idea of ending it all? Canada's MADE program is growing.

[@Jajabinx69]

​@@SelectaWaynazz OFC I want the attention. I've been following him since his podcast on Carnivorous Diet a few years ago. With my busy schedule I always get to see his videos a while after he posts them. It brought me joy. Saying "First" But something harmless that makes someone happy warrants a response from you putting them down huh? That's really sad. I hope you find something that makes you happy. Even the little things count!

[@SelectaWaynazz]

@@Jajabinx69 😴

[@DebbieSun-wr2jk]

Omg lol I wish I was never born because of my diabetes problem