Why power > Will Power

JP
JP
Jul 27, 2017 · 2 min read

Everyone has heard about will power or mental strength. It refers to the ability of a person to commit to something in his mind to such an extent that he can do anything he sets his mind to. That’s pretty fascinating isn’t it?
People have been able to conquer their greatest fears, walk on burning coals, meditate in a boiling pot, climb Mount Everest in the most burning cold, all in the name of will power.
They are so mentally strong that they can withstand the pressure of anything and nothing physical can break them.

Today I learned about Why power. It’s perhaps not as fascinating as will power but it’s greater in my view.
Where will power says “I can do anything”, Why power says “I can do this”.
That word “THIS” is the key here. It’s specific, it’s targeted.

Why power gives you a reason to overcome everything that stands in the way of your purpose, where Will power gives you the state of mind that you can overcome just about anything you want.
WHY gives you a reason to live. A purpose. It gives meaning to your suffering and you no longer see your hard work as hustle but as personal growth. You know longer see your trials and mountains as dark times but as enlightenment.
The purpose of life is to live a life of Purpose. The purpose of life is to find a purpose in life.
When you find it, you will operate by WHY power which is greater than Will power.
To live without a purpose is not to live, but merely to exist.

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