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# PURPOSEFUL HUSTLE BLOG

#### INSPIRATION TO HELP YOU... LIVE WITH MORE PURPOSE

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## [How to Afford to Change Your Life](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tips-about-how-to-afford-to-change-your-life)

 on Apr 19, 2021 9:45:00 AM By | [Deanna Singh](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/author/deanna-singh) |  0 Comments  | [Life](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/life) [Impact](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/impact) [Social Change](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/social-change) [Plan](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/plan) [Career](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/career) [Initiative](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/initiative)

 One of the most common obstacles people mention to me when wanting to do impactful work is finances. It seems like there’s never enough money to make the changes in your life that will help you live within your purpose or create the impact that you want to see. This is where the hustle part of Purposeful Hustle kicks in. With little or no money, I have seen people create countless impactful solutions. In fact, I soon realized in my philanthropic work that the organizations with the biggest impact are often the ones who are underfunded. Why? Because those organizations prioritize impact over fundraising and are too busy doing the work to raise the money. You CAN make a huge impact with a small cash flow. 

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## [5 Places to Start When You Are Ready to Make an Impact](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/5-places-to-start-when-you-are-ready-to-make-an-impact)

 on Apr 5, 2021 9:45:00 AM By | [Deanna Singh](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/author/deanna-singh) |  1 Comment  | [Purpose](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/purpose) [Life](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/life) [Impact](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/impact) [Social Change](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/social-change) [Plan](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/plan) [Initiative](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/initiative)

 You’re ready to start living in your purpose. You’ve identified your personal purpose statement using these Simple Steps to Make Career Decisions That Better Align With Your Values, or maybe you already felt clear and confident in what your purpose is. You’ve checked your fears and your doubts at the door. Maybe you’ve read 5 Questions to Ask if You Want to Take Action But Think There is Nothing You Can Do. Either way, you’re talking the talk of a Purposeful Hustler. Now it’s time to walk the walk. Here’s where to start: 

[Read More](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/5-places-to-start-when-you-are-ready-to-make-an-impact)

[![What Comes First Purpose Hustle](https://www.deannasingh.com/hubfs/Tyra%20Purpose/Screen%20Shot%202019-04-03%20at%2011.52.20%20AM.png) ](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/what-comes-first-the-purpose-or-the-hustle)

## [What Comes First: The Purpose or the Hustle?](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/what-comes-first-the-purpose-or-the-hustle)

 on Mar 29, 2021 9:45:00 AM By | [Deanna Singh](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/author/deanna-singh) |  0 Comments  | [Purpose](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/purpose) [Skills](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/skills) [Impact](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/impact) [Passion](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/passion) [Initiative](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/initiative)

 Making a change in this world requires really hard work. It requires long hours, strategic scheduling and pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone regularly. It requires taking chances that may feel ridiculous. But more than anything, no matter how hard you hustle, to truly have a positive impact in the way that only YOU can, you need PURPOSE. 

[Read More](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/what-comes-first-the-purpose-or-the-hustle)

[![key qualities to make social impact courage resiliency initiative curiosity](https://www.deannasingh.com/hubfs/10-1.png) ](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/you-are-capable-of-making-social-impact-if-you-have-these-qualities)

## [You Are Capable of Making Social Impact if You Possess These Qualities](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/you-are-capable-of-making-social-impact-if-you-have-these-qualities)

 on Mar 22, 2021 9:45:00 AM By | [Deanna Singh](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/author/deanna-singh) |  0 Comments  | [Purpose](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/purpose) [Skills](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/skills) [Impact](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/impact) [Social Change](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/social-change)

 I like to think of those who make a social impact in the world as Purposeful Hustlers. They are people who know WHY they do something (their purpose), and HOW to get it done (their hustle). Their Purposeful Hustle is a propelling force that drives them to keep going, to explore all angles of a problem, and to not give up. It shapes the way they choose to move in the world and their ability to actualize their dreams. Purposeful Hustlers see the world for what it could be. They learn how to push things out of their heads and into reality. Maybe most importantly, Purposeful Hustlers learn how to do things without waiting for permission. 

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[![If You Want to Take Action But Think There is Nothing You Can Do](https://www.deannasingh.com/hubfs/Tyra%20Purpose/5-2.png) ](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/5-questions-to-ask-if-you-want-to-take-action)

## [5 Questions to Ask if You Want to Take Action But Think There is Nothing You Can Do](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/5-questions-to-ask-if-you-want-to-take-action)

 on Mar 15, 2021 9:45:00 AM By | [Deanna Singh](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/author/deanna-singh) |  0 Comments  | [Purpose](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/purpose) [Impact](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/impact) [Social Change](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/social-change) [Initiative](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/initiative)

 Maybe you’re fed up. Maybe you’re inspired. Maybe you’re furious. Whatever it is, there is an issue that you want to take action about or something that you want to change, but it feels too big. It’s too overwhelming. There’s nothing that YOU can do about it, right? Wrong! A Purposeful Hustler overcomes these barriers and doubts to live within their purpose. These are my tips for how to do so and questions to ask yourself when you’re feeling inadequate to make the change you want to see. 

[Read More](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/5-questions-to-ask-if-you-want-to-take-action)

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## [So you’ve found your purpose… now what?](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/so-youve-found-your-purpose-now-what)

 on Apr 30, 2019 9:45:00 AM By | [Deanna Singh](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/author/deanna-singh) |  2 Comments  | [Purpose](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/purpose) [Life](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/life) [Impact](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/impact) [Social Change](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/social-change) [Passion](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/passion) [Career](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/career) [Initiative](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/initiative) [Wisdom](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/wisdom) [Reflection](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/reflection)

 If living out one’s purpose was easy, everyone would be doing it. But it is not easy. Even if you know what your purpose is, you might not know how to live in that purpose. It may feel like there are a lot of obstacles in the way of the difference you want to make. That is where hustle comes into play. Purpose is WHY you do something. Hustle is HOW you get it done. So, you’ve gotten to the point where you can name your purpose. You know what lights you up, and have pieced together how your unique passions, skills and experiences can be channeled to have the most positive impact on the world, but how do you pull it off? 

[Read More](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/so-youve-found-your-purpose-now-what)

[![Screen Shot 2019-04-03 at 1.28.13 PM](https://www.deannasingh.com/hubfs/Tyra%20Purpose/Screen%20Shot%202019-04-03%20at%201.28.13%20PM.png) ](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/are-we-there-yet-how-to-tell-if-youre-on-the-right-path-to-finding-your-purpose)

## [Are we there yet? How to tell if you’re on the right path to finding your purpose](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/are-we-there-yet-how-to-tell-if-youre-on-the-right-path-to-finding-your-purpose)

 on Apr 16, 2019 9:45:00 AM By | [Deanna Singh](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/author/deanna-singh) |  1 Comment  | [Purpose](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/purpose) [Skills](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/skills) [Impact](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/impact) [Social Change](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/social-change) [Passion](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/passion) [Wisdom](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/wisdom)

 So you think you’ve found your purpose? That’s awesome! Purpose is truly a gift, but the only way to know if you are on the right path for YOU is to test it out. 

[Read More](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/are-we-there-yet-how-to-tell-if-youre-on-the-right-path-to-finding-your-purpose)

[![3-1](https://www.deannasingh.com/hubfs/Jenny%20ERG/3-1.png) ](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/motivate-your-employees-to-hustle)

## [Motivate Your Employees to Hustle](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/motivate-your-employees-to-hustle)

 on Feb 18, 2019 9:45:00 AM By | [Deanna Singh](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/author/deanna-singh) |  2 Comments  | [Committee](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/committee) [Employee](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/employee) [Purpose](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/purpose) [Impact](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/impact) [Initiative](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/initiative)

 If you are a business owner or manager, then you know how important it is to get your employees to hustle. No, we’re not talking about hustling around and acting busy, we mean getting employees motivated. 

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## [How to get your crew to Hustle with Purpose](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/how-to-get-your-crew-to-hustle-with-purpose)

 on Dec 11, 2018 9:45:00 AM By | [Deanna Singh](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/author/deanna-singh) |  0 Comments  | [Life](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/life) [Impact](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/impact) [Social Change](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/social-change) [Passion](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/passion) [Initiative](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/initiative) [Friends](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/friends)

 So you’re really fired up about something. You feel like you’re finally living out your purpose, at least some days, in some ways. That’s so great! You want to welcome your friends, family, coworkers, and even the stranger behind you in line at the coffee shop into your purpose, but where do you start? How can you get someone to care about something that feels SO important to you? 

[Read More](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/how-to-get-your-crew-to-hustle-with-purpose)

[![Purposeful Hustle Picture](https://www.deannasingh.com/hubfs/Purposeful%20Hustle%20Picture.jpg) ](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/how-to-identify-a-purposeful-hustler)

## [How to identify a Purposeful Hustler](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/how-to-identify-a-purposeful-hustler)

 on Dec 4, 2018 9:45:00 AM By | [Deanna Singh](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/author/deanna-singh) |  1 Comment  | [Purpose](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/purpose) [Skills](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/skills) [Life](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/life) [Impact](https://www.deannasingh.com/blog/tag/impact)

 A Purposeful Hustler can do and be a lot of things. There is not one specific type of person who can work hard to make positive change in the world. The fact that we’re so different means we have such a variety of gifts to offer to make the world better. BUT, I have observed that there are some characteristics that most Purposeful Hustlers have in common. 

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