S2_episode 2: Interview with Dr. Rachel Sumner

In this episode, we address the question: What is purpose? We cover the ways researchers have defined it, measured it, and the variety of things purpose is related to.

We consider how the Covid-19 pandemic, and our collective responses to it, might have influenced the kinds of purposes people are able to pursue. 

Your Direction launches with this trailer episode, which provides the scope and aims of the podcast focusing on the science of purpose. 

In this episode we ask three Olympic-sized questions about purpose. First, why do highly competitive athletes often mention purpose? Second, if countries competed for greatest purpose, who would win? Third, can purpose make you an Olympian? Show notes: Quotes referred to: https://www.teamusa.o…