Purpose – your “why” – is the most critical part of mental toughness. It’s also a work in progress as we wrestle with existential questions like “what is life about”, “why am I here” or “what am I supposed to do with the time and talents I have been given”. Purpose impacts every facet of your life both personally and professionally. How you see your environment, the people around you, challenges and adversity thrown your way as well as how you see yourself.