Lecture Notes: Understanding the Importance of Knowing Your Why

Introduction to "How Do I Know"

• Common question: "How do I know what I'm supposed to do?"
• Proposed question: "How do I know why I'm here?"
  • Key Idea: Knowing your why clarifies and amplifies your what.

The Concept of "Why"

• Why vs. What:
  • Knowing your "why" leads to more impactful "what".
  • Example: The speaker is a comedian (what) whose purpose is to inspire people to walk in purpose (why).

Speaker's Example: Michael Jr. Break Time

• Web Series: "Michael Jr. Break Time"
  • Released on YouTube every Wednesday at 3 PM.
  • Format: Speaker travels the country, performs stand-up comedy, and engages with the audience.

Case Study: Audience Interaction

• Location: Winston-Salem
• Interaction with a musical instructor from the audience:
  • Asked to sing "Amazing Grace"
  • First version: Technical performance
  • Second version: Emotional, powerful rendition

Key Insight

• Performance Difference
  • First performance: Performer knew "what" he was doing (technical execution).
  • Second performance: Performer knew "why" he was doing it (emotional connection).
  • Conclusion: Knowing your why enhances the impact of your actions.

Final Thought

• Embodied "why" leads to purposeful and impactful actions.