“There Is Always a Personal Why and a Business Why” — Why You Need Both

Hire Yourself Podcast with Pete Gilfillan

In today’s shifting world—where jobs are less stable and life feels more uncertain—there’s one thing you must be crystal clear on: your why.

In this episode, Pete Gilfillan explores why identifying your personal and professional purpose is the foundation of lasting success. Whether you're exploring entrepreneurship or trying to reignite motivation in your current path, finding your “why” is what gives your decisions clarity, your work meaning, and your journey direction.

In this episode, Pete discusses:

1. Reclaiming Your Spark
Without a clear why, the work becomes a grind. Rediscovering your purpose reignites the energy and motivation you’ve lost in the day-to-day.

2. Defining Both Your Personal and Business Why
They’re not always the same. Pete explains why you need to separate and understand both to maintain long-term focus and alignment.

3. Using Your Why to Power Through Tough Times
Businesses have setbacks. Life gets messy. A strong why keeps you grounded and gives you the resilience to push through.

4. Aligning Your Why with Your Future Vision
Where do you want to be in 10 years? Pete shares how aligning your purpose with a long-term plan brings real clarity and direction.

5. Seeking Support to Refine Your Why
From mentors to coaches, sometimes clarity comes from conversation. Pete shares how external guidance keeps your why sharp and your path steady.

Key Takeaways:

• Your why is your internal compass—it powers everything else.
• Personal and business goals must align with your deeper purpose.
• Without a why, you’ll drift. With it, you’ll drive.
• A 10-year vision gives short-term actions meaning.
• You don’t have to figure it out alone—get support.

“Your why is the engine behind your decisions. Without it, success feels empty. With it, everything has purpose.” — Pete Gilfillan

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