Zach’s Blog

Why You Should Stop Doing Everything

[bctt tweet=”When is the last time you did nothing? #mindfulness #success ” username=”ZachMercurio”] Last week I did it and it was amazing. It felt like a drug I tried for the first time. Not that I’ve even tried a drug for the first time. Here’s the story. I still can’t believe I actually did it. … Read more

How to Learn a Purposeful Mindset

[bctt tweet=”You can learn to be more purposeful.” username=”ZachMercurio”] To find out how, look no further than a high school classroom. A few years ago psychologist David Yeager and his colleagues wanted to find out if purpose could improve academic performance. The researchers defined purpose as a reason that benefits others. Yeager called this type … Read more

Reader Favorites: Top 5 Posts From 2016

As we start 2017 I am thankful for you: the subscribers, readers, and visitors of Purpose Speaks. Whether you’ve simply skimmed a few posts or shared meaningful and helpful posts with friends and family, you’ve played an important role in furthering the mission to cultivate a society in which purpose is central. As I’ve reflected on … Read more