"Your Epic Purpose" | Our secret sauce that blows up the college-pleasing game
Mark Manson's definition of purpose—"a dynamic, values-aligned, other-impacting life aim"—reveals what's missing from most college applications: students who can articulate why they're pursuing their path, not just what impressive things they've done. This article challenges you to examine how much of your "purpose" is actually college-pleasing in disguise—influenced by parental expectations, peer pressure, or what you think admissions officers want to hear—versus something you've genuinely reflected on for yourself. Through a real student example (The Borderless Community Builder) and validation from a UC Berkeley admissions officer, you'll see why authentic purpose doesn't just help you stand out in applications—it builds the resilience you need to thrive once you actually get to college. If you're brave enough to ask hard questions about whether you're living someone else's purpose, this framework will help you discover your own.
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