One of the biggest questions addressed by philosophers for millennia is “Why am I here?” (synonymous with the question of my life’s purpose). At one time, I spent no time thinking about questions of this nature. I didn’t see the relevance and, in any case, was too busy pursuing success. Can you relate?

It can be argued that humanity naturally defaults to viewing life through a performance prism. Consistent with this “default setting,” world religions are generally based upon the premise we can appease God’s displeasure with our unrighteous conduct (aka “sin”) through good deeds.