Don’t Be a Goose and the Quiet Power of Purpose
Don’t Be a Goose and the Quiet Power of Purpose
I don’t believe every book changes your life.
But I do believe some arrive at exactly the right moment.
This week, that book for me was Don’t Be a Goose.
Book mentioned: Don’t Be a Goose by Gary Fullwood
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I’ll admit, the title alone made me smile. It’s quirky, a little tongue in cheek and certainly memorable. But beneath the humour is a message that’s surprisingly profound: stop drifting, stop making excuses and start paying attention to the thing that truly drives you.
One chapter explores the idea of emotional drivers.
The reason behind the reason.
We all have goals. We want the promotion, the new job, the healthier lifestyle, the business to flourish or the dream to become a reality.
But goals on their own are fragile.
When life throws a curveball, and it always does, it is our why that keeps us moving forward.
That really made me stop and think.
Why do I volunteer for the Samaritans?
Why do I keep putting myself forward for opportunities after rejection?
Why do I keep writing?
I realised the answer was the same every single time.
Purpose.
Because purpose will always outlast motivation.
Maybe that’s what the title is really getting at.
Don’t drift through life.
Don’t settle.
Don’t convince yourself that someday will do.
Don’t be a goose.
It also made me think about the people I admire most.
I’ve always been fascinated by people who light up when they talk about what they do.
You cannot fake that kind of passion.
I have so much admiration for people who take an idea, a dream or a passion and turn it into something real.
Some of my favourite conversations are with people who have built something from the ground up. Whether it’s a café owner, an artist, an independent retailer or someone who has simply taken a leap of faith, there’s an unmistakable sparkle in their eyes when they talk about what they have created.
There is something deeply reassuring about watching someone do the thing they were born to do.
It settles the soul and reminds us that the richest lives are often built on purpose, not perfection.
In a world that constantly encourages us to chase titles, salaries and the next milestone, it is refreshing to see someone who simply loves what they do.
Success is not always measured by the size of a bank balance or the number of followers you have.
Sometimes it is measured by waking up every morning excited about the life you are creating.
The last year has taught me that growth rarely arrives wrapped in comfort.
More often than not, it turns up disguised as rejection, disappointment or an unexpected detour.
At the time, those moments can feel incredibly heavy. Looking back, though, I can see they were shaping me in ways I could not yet understand.
This book also reminded me that passion does not have to be loud.
It is not about shouting the hardest or being the busiest person in the room.
It is about caring enough to keep showing up, especially on the days when nobody is watching.
Because the people who are truly passionate are not chasing applause.
They are simply doing what they love.
So, as another Sunday draws to a close, perhaps there is just one question worth sitting with.
What’s driving you?
Not your job title.
Not your salary.
Not your to-do list.
Not what everyone else expects of you.
What genuinely makes your soul come alive?
Maybe that is where purpose begins.
Not in the noise.
Not in the proving.
But in the quiet decision to stop drifting and start paying attention to what has been calling you all along.
REFLECTION TOPICS
Purpose
Passion
Personal growth
Self reflection
Life direction
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