Karen R. Blake’s Lessons from the Sidelines is a guide for connecting your life experiences with your sense of purpose. In today’s fast-paced, overwhelming world, it’s hard to slow down and truly reflect on who you are and what you want. But discovering your own path—and learning how to walk it—is essential. In fact, it’s crucial. Purpose is something we all seek. It’s what fuels us, pushes us to explore new possibilities, and gives meaning to our journey. Without it, we’re like boats adrift without sails or engines—moved only by external forces, with no direction or drive. Deep down, no one truly wants to live that way. Even if people act indifferent or claim to enjoy going with the flow, there’s often frustration beneath the surface when they’re called out for lacking ambition or…

Karen R. Blake’s Lessons from the Sidelines is a guide for connecting your life experiences with your sense of purpose. In today’s fast-paced, overwhelming world, it’s hard to slow down and truly reflect on who you are and what you want. But discovering your own path—and learning how to walk it—is essential. In fact, it’s crucial. Purpose is something we all seek. It’s what fuels us, pushes us to explore new possibilities, and gives meaning to our journey. Without it, we’re like boats adrift without sails or engines—moved only by external forces, with no direction or drive. Deep down, no one truly wants to live that way. Even if people act indifferent or claim to enjoy going with the flow, there’s often frustration beneath the surface when they’re called out for lacking ambition or…