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When a purpose stops generating motivational force, treat it
When a purpose stops generating motivational force, treat it as completion rather than failure — the purpose may have served its developmental function and a new purpose calibrated to your current life stage is needed.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Purpose evolves across developmental stages in predictable (purpose evolves across developmental stages) and Piagetian Equilibration Through Schema Dynamics (cognitive development via equilibration). The principle reframes purpose transitions from crisis to normal development. Actionable: when purpose feels empty, diagnose stage transition rather than personal failure.