Many of us learned some version of following the American Dream. While this may be a good starting point, it won't leave you satisfied.

It's common to view money as a goal. Money is worthless in and of itself, though. It's only a means to an end. Money is a tool you can use.

Having goals, systems, or a purpose in life gives you direction. It gives you something meaningful to do with your time.

Having direction in life gives you clarity when life transitions knock us around because it helps us reorient to what's important.