#331 What's the Point? | Tom Rath, NY Times Bestselling Author of Strengthfinders 2.0

Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and interviews Tom Rath about his book, "What’s the Point?: Turning Purpose into Your Daily Superpower." Rath shares how a rare genetic condition and decades-long cancer battle shaped his focus on using each hour intentionally, prioritizing creating/initiating over passive consumption, and front-loading meaningful work and relationships early in the day. They discuss how phones and constant inputs can produce a false sense of productivity, why carving out thinking time and protecting sleep helps restore agency, and how purpose is built by planting small “seeds” throughout the day rather than finding one big calling. Rath argues purpose and happiness increase when attention shifts outward to serving others’ needs, and he emphasizes expanding career exposure so people don’t commit to paths after seeing only a narrow slice of options, especially amid AI-driven automation. 00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched 01:29 Meet Tom Rath 02:28 A Life With Memento Mori 05:02 Consumer Versus Creator 08:04 Take Back Intentionality 10:15 Initiator Blueprint 14:48 Make Time to Think 21:13 Questions That Shape Life 24:34 Beyond Happiness to Purpose 30:13 Expand Career Exposure 35:15 Magic Wand Listening 38:24 Closing Thanks and Subscribe Helpful Links: Tom Rath Tom Rath LinkedIn Tom Rath “What’s the Point” Book Tom Rath "StrengthsFinder 2.0” Book