#393 - Monday Motivation: “Don't ask what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive and go do it.”
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...
Today, we explore Howard Thurman’s powerful call to action - a quote that ignites something within us and encourages a different way to live:
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
Listen in and discover how living your purpose can energise you, inspire others, and bring you one step closer to your dream life—whatever that looks like for you.
As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.
Have a wonderful week …and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛
Dream Life & kikki.K Founder
SHOW NOTES:
- If you feel it's time to take a leap and invest in you, join:
- My Platinum Coaching Program where in October our focus will be on Living Your Purpose and deepening your alignment with your values. Learn more here.
- My Dream Business Book Club here. In October, we'll be reading and learning from: $100 Start Up: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living.
- My online personal Growth Book Club GROW, where this October we'll be reading and squeezing the learnings out of Creative First Aid: The Science and Joy of Creativity for Mental Health, by Caitlin Marshall. Learn more here.
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Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.
RESOURCES:
- Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
- Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide
- Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here
- Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you...
TRANSCRIPT:
Hi there, and welcome back to another Monday Morning Motivation episode. It’s a brand new week, and I want to start with a quote that holds so much power and truth:
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman
Let that sink in for a moment.
I love this quote because I genuinely want everyone to do what makes them come alive.
So often, we find ourselves asking, “What should I be doing?”—or even worse, “What do others expect of me?” But here’s the magic: it’s not about the ‘shoulds’. It’s about what makes you come alive.
When you live in alignment with your passions, your values, and your unique gifts, you radiate energy. You light up. And when you do, you give others permission to light up, too. It creates a beautiful ripple effect.
Living with purpose doesn’t mean you need to change the whole world overnight. It simply means choosing work that excites you—even in small ways. I can’t say this enough: do what you love. That doesn’t mean your job or business is perfect. Of course, there will be parts that aren’t as exciting—but the majority of what you do should light you up.
After all, if we have to work, why not do something we love?
Living with purpose also brings more joy and intention to your daily routine. It’s about saying yes to what feels deeply right - even if it scares you a little. Because purpose isn’t a destination. It’s a direction. It’s like going west - you never arrive, but you know where you’re heading.
So how can you bring Howard Thurman’s wisdom into your life? Let me give you three simple steps:
Listen inward.
Ask yourself: What makes me feel most alive?
Maybe it’s creating, helping others, solving problems, or spending time in nature. Write those things down. Pen to paper is powerful. It brings clarity and makes your dreams feel real.
Make sure you do this in a quiet, stress-free space. If you’re having a busy day, wait. Try doing it early on a weekend morning before anyone else is awake. Go for a walk and create stillness. That’s when the answers come.
2. Align your actions with your values.
Knowing your values makes decision-making so much easier.
For me, getting clear on my values was a game changer. No more guilt. No more confusion. I knew what to say yes or no to.
Stop chasing what doesn’t matter. Start honouring what does.
3. Start small, but start.
You don’t need everything to be perfect. Just begin. Purpose grows through daily choices.
Do one small thing today that brings you closer to what lights you up.
And always remember: progress, not perfection.
I’ll never forget my own 3:00 AM moment. I woke up—restless—and for the fifth time asked my partner Paul: “What am I going to do with my life?” He told me to write down my dreams. So I did. I gave myself permission to imagine a life that would make me come alive.
That list changed everything.
And I know you can do the same.
So this week, pause and ask yourself: What makes me come alive?
Then take one brave step towards it.
Because the world doesn’t need you to be perfect.
It needs you to be alive.
And if you’d like deeper support with this, our Dream Life Coaching Program is focusing on Living Your Purpose in October. It’s designed to help you uncover your unique purpose and take inspiring, practical steps toward a life you truly love.
If you’ve been feeling that nudge… that whisper that says there’s more for me… this could be your moment.
You can head over to www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course to learn more, or find the link in the show notes.
But for now, keep it simple:
Just take one small step this week towards what makes you come alive.
Before we wrap up this Monday morning, let me remind you of the quote:
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
Have a wonderful week. And I’ll see you on Friday with another episode.
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