Can a purpose (value, objective) for the endeavour be my own, entirely independent of the environment and wider society? Yes—I think it can.
Why?
If I cannot define my own goals, or decide what is important for me (my values), then autonomy of any meaningful sort could not exist. Many of my purposes may exist because of my socialization, but once values are internalized, they are mine and the exercise of intention to realize them is also mine.
Can an endeavour's purpose (value, belief, objective) be in my social environment, existing independently of me, and yet affect me? That is certainly the case in regard to values.
Why?
Society and its groups determine a diverse range of paradigms, theories, conventions, ethical rules, ideals, social needs and such like which impact on me and which I more or less support. Many are designed to constrain me. Groups, both communities and organizations, seek and find ways to ensure that all members, including me, behave in a «proper and responsible» way.
So RL6-Purpose is bipolar with two different Centres named:
My Personal Goals (RL6S)
Group Doctrines & Norms (RL6C)
Dominance: Group values-RL6C are more powerful than personal goals-RL6A.
How is that?
We seek out communities and associations that share our values and whose goals are congruent to our own. They seek us and value us too, but expect their doctrines and ethos to dominate. If there is a serious conflict over values or goals, the individual member submits or is forcibly ejected one way or another. Examples:
● A church uses excommunication.
● City-states used to send troublemakers into exile.
● Associations can revoke membership.
● In scientific societies, promotion and grant funding cease.
● Within an organization, higher authorities override a person's pet project.
See the picture.