Without a clear foundation in Meaningful Purpose Psychology’s view of meaning, many change efforts remain fragile and short-lived — because the meanings guiding action were never fully examined, a pattern repeatedly documented in research on failed change initiatives. With that foundation, wiser action and more humane outcomes become genuinely attainable.

This post explains why meaningful change fails when people focus only on behavior and motivation, and clarifies who meaning-based work is for. It shows how slowing down, examining assumptions, and developing meaning lucidity can lead to clearer purpose, steadier peace, and more effective leadership and change work.