Editor's Note: In this month's issue, we shed light on the impacts of subtle motivations. Purpose can be a powerful tool to drive our work in world, or a cynic's dream. The latter is especially relevant in a world preoccupied with productivity, as another pair of articles highlights. Any reflections here would be welcome!! Regards, Birju

The science of purpose is providing more depth on how thriving is connected to it. We each have the potential to be 'building catedrals' in our life's work, but connecting to it can be elusive.

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The new 'cool' thing is for companies to talk about how their work is contributing to a better world. Sometimes it's hard to buy. The flip side of 'purpose' is being able to share that message with authenticity, and that's where the Wall St Journal dives deeper.

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Inc Magazine picks up on the increasing pace of life, leading to a work-orientation all hours of the day. While there are more and more tools to 'be efficient' out there, the question may be more internal than external. Read more for guidance on how to harness attention to focus on the essential.

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Are you busy? Are your friends? It may even be a badge of honor in some circles. Without having space to focus on well-being, transformation is rarely invited in. Harvard Business Review focuses here on how to shift our relationship to time in the workplace.

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Be the Change

This coming week, play with your relationship to either purpose or productivity. Perhaps implement a suggestion from the content (a 'have done' list, or mindfulness practice, or a statement of purpose). Give sustained attention to it for 5 minutes a day, and do it with a buddy - research has shown it to stick stronger that way!