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Every man has a purpose, something special that he can do better than anyone else. Your work is to discover this, then give yourself to it. The extent to which you use your skills to add to the world determines your happiness.
Deepak Chopra
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Everyone has a unique purpose that brings them fulfillment, and discovering it leads to true happiness.

Deepak Chopra emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's unique purpose and dedicating oneself to fulfilling it. He suggests that the degree to which we utilize our unique skills and talents to contribute positively to the world directly correlates with our overall happiness.

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PurposeHappinessSkillsContributionFulfillmentWork

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech to encourage individuals to pursue their passions.

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