Enjoying what is to be enjoyed, enduring what is to be endured, while staying right-sized, with a grateful heart and open mind.
— Kat, South Carolina
To me, a life well lived is one driven by curiosity, purpose, and connection. It's a life where I choose the harder path if it leads to growth, where I leave places and people better than I found them, and where I never stop seeking adventure. I want to look back knowing I embraced opportunities instead of wondering, "What if?" If I can tell stories that inspire others to care more deeply about the world and each other, then I'll know I lived well.
— Kate Sage, New York
A good life is not measured by comfort or achievement alone, but by the people we love, the lives we improve, and the courage to keep growing into who we are meant to become.
— Chelsea , Michigan
The good life is building a life I don’t need to recover from.
— Nicole Smith, Florida
Living a life of purpose and call tolerance.
— Penney, Alaska
A good life is service to all mankind. Having a purpose in life to use my gifts to serve those in need.
— Nicolle, Texas
The ability to be present and intentional in all aspects of life. To live on purpose and with purpose.
— Nicole, Florida
A life spent serving a bigger purpose. Seeing your children thrive and enjoying connection with the ones I love.
— Kelley, North Carolina
The Good Life Story Campaign
What is a
good life?
It's a question most people never stop to ask. We think it's the most important one.
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Enjoying what is to be enjoyed, enduring what is to be endured, while staying right-sized, with a grateful heart and open mind.
— Kat, South Carolina
To me, a life well lived is one driven by curiosity, purpose, and connection. It's a life where I choose the harder path if it leads to growth, where I leave places and people better than I found them, and where I never stop seeking adventure. I want to look back knowing I embraced opportunities instead of wondering, "What if?" If I can tell stories that inspire others to care more deeply about the world and each other, then I'll know I lived well.
— Kate Sage, New York
A good life is not measured by comfort or achievement alone, but by the people we love, the lives we improve, and the courage to keep growing into who we are meant to become.
— Chelsea , Michigan
The good life is building a life I don’t need to recover from.
— Nicole Smith, Florida
Living a life of purpose and call tolerance.
— Penney, Alaska
A good life is service to all mankind. Having a purpose in life to use my gifts to serve those in need.
— Nicolle, Texas
Why this question matters
Purpose is not a luxury
Research consistently shows that people with a strong sense of purpose live longer, report higher life satisfaction, and recover from adversity faster, regardless of income or circumstance.
The question has always been there
We are very good at being busy. We optimize, we achieve, we move to the next thing. What we rarely do is pause long enough to ask whether the direction we're running in is the one we actually chose. This is the most important leadership move you can make for yourself, for the people who depend on you, for the life you're in the middle of building right now.
Your answer matters
There is no single definition of a good life, and that's the point. When we collect many answers in one place, something remarkable happens: we start to see both our differences and our common ground. What you believe about a good life shapes how you live it.
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Enjoying what is to be enjoyed, enduring what is to be endured, while staying right-sized, with a grateful heart and open mind.
To me, a life well lived is one driven by curiosity, purpose, and connection. It's a life where I choose the harder path if it leads to growth, where I leave places and people better than I found them, and where I never stop seeking adventure. I want to look back knowing I embraced opportunities instead of wondering, "What if?" If I can tell stories that inspire others to care more deeply about the world and each other, then I'll know I lived well.
A good life is not measured by comfort or achievement alone, but by the people we love, the lives we improve, and the courage to keep growing into who we are meant to become.
The good life is building a life I don’t need to recover from.
Living a life of purpose and call tolerance.
A good life is service to all mankind. Having a purpose in life to use my gifts to serve those in need.
The ability to be present and intentional in all aspects of life. To live on purpose and with purpose.
A life spent serving a bigger purpose. Seeing your children thrive and enjoying connection with the ones I love.
A good life is about balance not the absence of challenges, but the ability to face them with resilience, learn from them, and continue moving forward. It includes moments of peace, connection, laughter, love, and the freedom to be authentic.
Peace, Purpose, Dignity
Making an impact while prioritizing family, friends, and fun….. rinse and repeat!
Access to affordable health care and social services so I can focus on quality time with my loved ones!
A good life is doing what you love and being with people that love you.
A life worth living, spending time with the ones you love, doing what you love.
Waking up with purpose!!!
A good life for me is knowing that I have made a positive impact in other people's lives, that I have made my family proud, and that I have created a life rooted in purpose, service, meaningful relationships, and experiences that leave the world better than I found it.
Having an "I made this" feeling and receiving appreciation. Like having the joy of being a kid, but as an adult.
Finding harmony across the spiritual, familial, personal, communal, professional, and intellectual dimensions of life.
A good education and freedom to use it! I hope to have a meaningful impact by leaving the world, and interactions with others, better than when I found them. At the end of the day, I stay grounded by the simple things I never take for granted: my family, friends, and my dogs."
Enjoying the life God has planned for me. Growing old with my husband & loving him more.
Not just to survive but to thrive.
Learning that I am worth more then what others think of me and teaching my daughter to understand her worth.
Taking a moment to pause and take time for myself.
To know that growth is constant, but it's ok to pause and take it in.
A good life is one where I go to bed knowing I was present for the people who needed me. Not perfect. Just present.
Doing work that costs me something. Easy work never felt like living.
I spent 22 years in the Army and came home not knowing what a good life looked like outside of mission. I'm still figuring it out. But asking the question feels like a start.
Honestly? I used to think it was achievement. Now I think it's peace. I wasted a lot of years on the wrong answer.
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