Lessons on Life From Hospice Patients | Jordan Grumet

What if everything you’ve been told about finding your purpose is actually making you feel worse? This week, we’re joined by Jordan Grumet—a podcaster, author, and hospice doctor—to explore the wisdom he’s gained from working with patients at the end of life. Spoiler: not many of them are waxing poetic about chasing big dreams, earning six figures, or discovering their “one true calling.”

Jordan breaks down the difference between “big P” Purpose and “little p” purposes—the former being those lofty, often unreachable goals we’re told to pursue, and the latter being the everyday activities that spark joy and naturally connect us to others. Through his journey from clinical medicine to financial independence to hospice care, Jordan shows how embracing “little p” purposes can lead to deeper well-being and authentic happiness. What lights you up might be something surprisingly simple—like childhood hobbies, old baseball cards, or even small, lingering regrets.

Whether you’re dealing with burnout, questioning your career path, or just hoping to live more intentionally, this conversation offers practical insights for building a more meaningful life—no radical reinvention required. Tune in and rethink purpose not as a destination, but as a daily practice.

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