The journey may look something like this:

• Focus on the Big Picture. The big picture may not be clear immediately but when you plan a strategy and diligently work to solve the puzzle, piece by piece the big picture emerges.
• Start with the Boarder Pieces. Begin with what you already know. When putting a puzzle together, most people start with what they already know; the boarder pieces because they are easiest to solve.
• Placing the inside pieces. Once you complete the border of your own life’s puzzle, your eyes will be drawn to points of interest and your efforts will gravitate towards these areas. These points of interest serve as clues to your passion and areas of talent and strength. Jack Canfield, Les Hewitt and Mark Victor Hansen co-authors of The Power of Focus call these our areas of brilliance, things we do almost effortlessly. By studying your areas of brilliance, you’ll begin to learn more about your natural gifts and talents which in turn answer questions related to your purpose.
• Progress increases clarity. As each puzzle piece is placed, you’ll find that the overall picture becomes clearer and clearer until one day you realize the meaning of the picture before you. It is important to realize that the process is a journey to be enjoyed and there are many wonderful discoveries along the way.
• Enjoy the journey. While this discovery process is much like solving a jigsaw puzzle, there is one main difference. When the jigsaw puzzle is solved it is clear you have reached the end of the journey. When the picture of your purpose emerges, you will realize the journey is only beginning. The emergence of your purpose will open up intriguing, exciting and boundless opportunities for you to continually reinvent yourself.