In my book My Experiments with Innovation, we explore the idea that the real IP (Intellectual Property) of a person is their Imagination and Purpose. When imagination and purpose are made relevant—to ourselves and to those around us—we move closer to achieving meaningful goals.
But here’s a crucial insight: not all purposes are the same.
There are two types of purposes:
- Self-Centric – focused on personal growth, family, or career.
- Higher Than Self – transcending beyond status, salary, or recognition.
The Eight Categories of Purpose
As we progress through life, our purpose evolves through different stages:
🔹 Self – Growth, education, skills, and career development.
🔹 Family – Prioritizing children, spouse, and close loved ones.
🔹 Community – Supporting friends, neighbors, and colleagues.
🔹 Religion – Finding meaning in faith and cultural identity.
🔹 Values – Living by freedom, fairness, and equality.
🔹 Country – Serving the nation, as seen in soldiers, leaders, and patriots.
🔹 Humankind – Contributing to global well-being, like Mother Teresa.
🔹 Universe – Rare figures such as prophets and gurus, serving a cosmic vision.
Why Purpose Matters
A Self-Centric Purpose helps us grow and achieve.
But a Higher Than Self Purpose gives us:
✨ Greater resilience in challenges.
✨ A deeper sense of passion and honesty.
✨ The ability to work harder with joy.
The higher the level of your purpose, the stronger your inner strength becomes.
The Big Question for You
➡️ What purpose are you living for today—Self, Family, Community, or Higher Than Self?
➡️ And how can you take the next step toward a purpose greater than yourself?
Because the truth is: when your purpose rises above Self, your life rises with it.
About the Book: My Experiments with Innovation
My Experiments with Innovation is a practical and inspiring guide to cultivating habits and lifestyles that fuel creativity and innovation.
Each chapter begins with a thought-provoking poem and unfolds into real-life experiences—stories of challenges, discoveries, and growth. These moments are distilled into lessons that readers can apply to their own journeys.
At its heart, the book emphasizes the qualities essential for nurturing innovation: PASSION, PROCESS, and PATIENCE, guided by the values of HUNGER, HUMILITY, and HONESTY.
Whether you are a student, professional, entrepreneur, or simply someone eager to bring more creativity into your everyday life, this book provides a roadmap to making innovation a lived experience—through habits, discipline, and self-awareness.
Embark on this journey and discover how life’s experiments can become stepping stones toward innovation and growth.
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