P for Purpose on Your GPS

David Adabale
Aug 17
2 min read

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What if the reason you feel restless isn’t because you’re off-track, but because your GPS is set to the wrong destination?

Most of us build our lives using maps we didn’t design. The ones handed down through family expectations, social pressure, or the “success formula” we see online. For a while, they work. You keep driving, hitting the milestones, checking the boxes.

But then it happens: you look around and wonder, How did I end up here, and why doesn’t it feel like home?

Why Purpose Belongs on Your GPS

Life without purpose can look successful from the outside but feel empty on the inside. You can achieve the title, grow the business, or build the lifestyle, but if it’s not rooted in what matters most to you, something will always feel incomplete.

Here’s the truth: your direction matters more than your speed. And unless your GPS is guided by purpose, you risk driving faster, only to arrive somewhere that doesn’t satisfy you.

That’s why P for Purpose on Your GPS isn’t just a phrase. It’s a reminder that alignment is everything.

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A Simple Framework: P for Purpose on Your GPS

Here are three questions to help you recalibrate and make sure you’re travelling in alignment with your deeper calling:

1. What’s driving me right now?

Is it pressure, obligation, or comparison? Or is it conviction, joy, and clarity? The “fuel” matters.

2. Does my current direction match the life I actually want?

Sometimes we chase goals that made sense years ago but no longer reflect who we are becoming. Pause and ask: Is this still my destination?

3. Where am I being invited to reroute?

Detours aren’t failures. They’re often gentle nudges to adjust your course. Pay attention to what no longer fits, it may be your cue to turn toward something truer.

A Thought to Carry With You

“P for Purpose on Your GPS means every mile, every choice, and every season of your life is moving you closer to what matters most — not just what looks good.”

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Ready to Realign Your Journey?

You don’t need a new map; you need clarity and guidance to travel in the right direction.

At DA Academy, we offer purpose discovery training, business coaching, and mentorship to help you live a life of clarity, fulfilment, and legacy. Because when purpose is on your GPS, you’ll never feel lost, no matter where the road takes you.