# Develop social purpose

**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/success-at-york-toolkit/purpose/social/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/success-at-york-toolkit/purpose/

Social purpose involves defining the goals you have in relation to your contributions to society.

In other words, how do you want to contribute to a better society during your lifetime?

## Videos

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### [Do what makes the world a better place](#uoy_modal_youtube_embed_978063_1)

In this TED Talk, Benjamin Todd challenges the age old career advice that tells you to 'follow your passion', and instead makes an argument for a new slogan to live by: 'Do what's valuable'.

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKlx1DLa9EA>

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### [Stop chasing purpose and focus on wellness](#uoy_modal_youtube_embed_978063_2)

Chloe Hakim-Moore explores the idea that people are too focused on the idea of finding a purpose in life, hoping this in turn will lead to fulfilment. She instead suggests that we should shift our focus towards aiming for collective wellness.

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKQLBiylsn8>

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### [Who inspires you? Why heroes, role models, and mentors matter](#uoy_modal_youtube_embed_978063_3)

Who inspires you? In this video, Dyan deNapoli discusses why finding the right person to motivate you in life is incredibly important.

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZfEFzf4Jec>

## Podcasts

[Good Life Project](https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/)

Each week, the Good Life Project upload a podcast episode about the importance living a community-enriched and purpose drenched life, and how you can work towards this.

## Next steps

Now you have explored resources to help with developing a stronger sense of social purpose, the next step is to complete our activities to help you set some goals.

[Activities to develop purpose](https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/success-at-york-toolkit/purpose/activities/)