42: Darrel Larson: The Life Purpose of Giving Clean Water

The Life Purpose Advisor Podcast with Angie Swartz

In this episode, Darrel Larson discusses eliminating world water contamination issues via his non-profit organization "Give Clean Water", living a life of high service and God's role in his life.

“I think people can look for happiness, but internal real, deep joy in their life- its not going to come from selfishness- it's going to come from learning how to give.”– Darrel Larson

About Darrel Larson

....In this show….

Darrel Larson's Life Purpose

• To use his people and organizational skills to lead and inspire people to develop a steadfast faith in Jesus that results in a tangible expression of God's love to the world.

Life Purpose Ah-Ha Moments

• Seeing people live in cardboard and plastic during his first international house building volunteer trip changed Darrel Larson. After giving the keys to the house to a family in need, Darrel questioned, "I just gave four days of my life to change a family's life forever. What would happen if I gave my life to that?"

Major Life Events that Hinted at Your Life Purpose

• Darrel grew up in a family involved in Christian ministry, which surrounded him with examples of service and volunteering. This eventually lead Darrel to become a youth pastor himself.
• Darrel pursued a music scholarship and played drums in big hair 80's rock band from which he gained lively experiences.
• After learning he and his wife were unable to have children biologically, they adopted a 15 year old girl.
• Building houses in Mexico taught him about water systems, which lead to improving water systems in Fiji.

Spiritual Belief

• Christian
• Believes God is the creator of everything we see.
• Jesus of Nazareth is son of God who proved to the people of Earth that God exists.

Recommended Personal Growth Resource or Practice

• DISC Profile behavioral test
• Spend 20 to 30 minutes every day to a devotional practice: Reading bible, praying, etc.

Darrel Larson's Wisdom on Igniting Life Purpose and Personal Growth

"I'm a regular, plain, ordinary person like everyone else. Throughout history, God has always used willing, ordinary people to do extraordinary things... For anyone that has a dream of making a difference in the world, anyone can do that."

Interview Links and Special Offers from this Episode

• Darrel Larson's Give Clean Water website
• Donate to Give Clean Water
• Give Clean Water Facebook
• Recommended Reads
  • "Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... And Others Don't" by Jim Collins
  • "Lead Like Jesus: Lessons from the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time" by Ken Blanchard
  • "When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor... and Yourself" by Steve Corbett
  • "The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything" by Stephen Covey

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