Purpose: Discover Your True North with the Life Quest Compass

In the My Life Odyssey framework, the Define phase centers on uncovering your personal “True North”—the values, motivations, and challenges that genuinely inspire you.

The Life Quest Compass (Digital Card Sort) is a powerful tool that helps you:

• Identify global issues and causes that ignite your curiosity and passion, inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Reflect on your core values, motivations, and sense of purpose

• Clarify your direction by crafting a personal design statement, such as:
  “I want to explore pathways where I can contribute to [SDG theme] through roles that align with my strengths and interests.”
  
  

By prioritizing your top Life Quest themes, you will:

• Frame guiding questions like:
  “How might I design a life that supports sustainability or advances education equity?”

• Generate ideas for studies, volunteering, or career exploration

• Make intentional, purpose-driven decisions aligned with your personal compass
  
  

⚡ Life Quest Compass – Quick Start Guide

Goal:
Sort through 17 digital Life Quest Compass cards (inspired by the UN SDGs) to discover what truly matters to you. This exercise highlights your deepest interests and values to guide your life design.

Steps

1. Explore the Digital Cards
   Review all 17 cards, each featuring:

   • Goal Title (e.g., No Poverty)

   • Overview of Scope, Impact, and Focus Areas

   • In-demand skills and sample job roles related to the goal
     
     

2. Sort into 3 Containers

   • 💖 I Care Deeply

   • 🤔 Somewhat Interested

   • 🚫 Not My Focus Right Now
     
     

3. Rank Your Top Compass Sparks
   Within the 💖 I Care Deeply container, order the cards by how strongly they resonate—placing your highest passions at the top.
   Reflect: “Which of these would I love to explore further or make central to my life’s work?”
   
   

4. Reflect & Journal
   Ask yourself:

   • Why does this cause matter to me?

   • What experiences connect me to it?

   • What strengths or skills do I bring, or want to develop?
     
     

5. Save & Share

   • Screenshot your final card sort and add it to your Workbook

   • Share your top themes with a mentor or coach to spark meaningful conversations

   • Use your Top 3 Compass Sparks to guide your education, volunteering, or career decisions
     
     

Ready to align your life path with what matters most?
👉 Start your Life Quest Compass card sort now