Ali Mahlodji had no idea what kind of career he wanted when he grew up. He envisioned a Handbook of Life Stories that would feature people in a variety of jobs from all around the world to help people learn about different career paths - but as an Iranian refugee and stuttering school dropout, Ali felt like an "error in the system." He tried out more than 40 jobs before returning to complete his education. Ali went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming and joined the technology sector, but a crisis of meaning led him to change course. "At the end of the day, everyone wants to have a good life. But the question is: How to get a good life?" By drawing on his own inner and outer journey, Ali discovered his sense of purpose in the midst of his life's difficulties. Having zigzagged his way from refugee to technology entrepreneur and CEO to global thought leader, he helps children and at-risk persons navigate the multiple paths to a sense of purpose in an uncertain world and often amid difficult circumstances.