And only a few have lasted past four or five mouthfuls, most opting instead to vomit, cry and rethink their overall purpose in life.

CNN: Apparently This Matters: World's hottest curry

When writing, think first about the overall purpose of the piece.

CNN: Before you submit your story, read this

It has to be part of our overall purpose for all.

FORBES: How Social Business Leaders Lead: Project Leadership

That was the overall purpose of the American Jobs Act.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

And I think you have to look at it also within the context of the overall purpose of those recommendations, which was to enhance our ability to protect our homeland, and enhance our ability to deal with those who threaten the United States and American citizens.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Overall, Mr. Barak's singular purpose should not be to reach an agreement for its own sake.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

Silicon Valley periodically rediscovers the SPAC, or Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation, when the overall stock market is healthy but startups are having trouble going public.

FORBES: SPAC My Pitch Up

On the other hand, when an employee understands clearly what they are expected to do, and how they can be certain they have met those expectations, it allows the employee to feel a sense of purpose and accomplishment, which leads to overall satisfaction with their job.

FORBES: Becoming A Great Leader Is A Lifelong Quest, But One Well Worth Pursuing

In this role, I lead the overall human resources (HR) strategy in support of the purpose, values and business initiatives of Dell.

FORBES: Why Reacting to the Market Drives Your Workforce Crazy

You needn't become a Quicken fanatic who enters the purpose of every penny spent, he adds, but you do need to know what you spend overall. 5. (optional) Consolidate your holdings.

FORBES: Eight Steps to Salvation