Personal Mission Statements Habit #2 – “Begin With the End in Mind”

7 Habits of Highly Effective People Be Proactive Begin With the End in Mind * Put First Things First Think Win/Win Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw

Begin With the End in Mind Defined The habit of personal vision, based on principles of personal leadership Determine an image or vision of yourself at the end of your life What do you want your “legacy” to be? A framework or reference Start with a clear understanding of your destination

“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates

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Life by Design 2 Creations: 1st – Mental/Spiritual Values Philosophies Goals Ambitions “Mission” 2nd – Physical Alignment Artwork by Akiane

2 Creations: Moses 3 5. And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew. For I, the Lord God, created all things, of which I have spoken, spiritually, before they were naturally upon the face of the earth 7. And I, the Lord God, formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul…nevertheless, all things were before created; but spiritually were they created and made according to my word. 9. And out of the ground made I, the Lord God, to grow every tree, naturally, that is pleasant to the sight of man; and man could behold it. And it became also a living soul. For it was spiritual in the day that I created it; for it remaineth in the sphere in which I, God, created it

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Life is a journey or “quest” of BECOMING. The desire & ability to CREATE is in our spiritual DNA!

“Your dreams, visions, and opportunities will always require you to become more than you currently are. In short, you must grow to achieve them.” -Andy Andrews

Spiritual blueprint  temporal manifestation 2 Creations Spiritual blueprint  temporal manifestation 1st Determine: Values Philosophies Goals Ambitions Your “mission” 2nd = Alignment  Mission Statement!  Living by your Mission Statement!

Personal Mission Statement A guiding statement of defined vision and purpose (a “compass”) Principle-based Rooted in deepest values Focus on character (who you want to be) & contributions/achievements (what you want to do) A personal declaration of who you are Makes you come alive

10 Characteristics List 10 things you’d like to be known for by others Examples: Someone who is kind/faithful/trustworthy/etc. Someone who lifts/inspires/leads/etc.

10 Values List 10 of your top “core” values

BYU-Idaho Mission Statement

“I devote all my strengths, knowledge, talents, and insights to increasing light and joy in the world around me.” –Stephanie Wenzel, BYU-I student “To be a teacher. And to be known for inspiring my students to be more than they thought they could be.” – Oprah Winfrey “I use all my knowledge, wisdom, and personal power to inspire others to live with purpose, passion, and faith in God.” –Sherry Fernandez, FitMania Bootcamp Founder Live like there is no tomorrow Laugh every chance I get Love everyone I meet Learn from my mistakes -Franklin Covey example

Franklin Covey Personal Mission Statement Builder 10 Steps to “Discovering your values & writing your mission”

Step #1 “PERFORMANCE” I am at my best when… I am at my worst when…

Step #2 “PASSION” What do I really love to do at work? What do I really love to do in my personal life?

Step #3 “TALENTS” My natural talents and gifts are: (examples: art, music, decision-making, being a friend, etc.)

Step #4 “IMAGINATION” If I had unlimited time and resources, and knew I could not fail, what would I choose to do? I would:

Step #5 “VISION” Imagine your life as an epic journey with you as the hero/heroine. What do you imagine your journey to be about? Complete the following statement including what you are doing, who it is for, why you are doing it, and what the journey’s results are. My life’s journey is…

Step #6 “CHARACTER” Legacy: What tribute statements would you like others to make about your life? I will be a person who…

Step #7 “CONTRIBUTION” What do I consider to be my most important future contribution to the most important people in my life?

Step #8 “CONSCIOUS” Are there things I feel I really should change, even though I may have dismissed such thoughts many times? What are they?

Step #9 “INFLUENCE” Choose 3 people who have influenced you the most. Write their names and one quality/attribute you admire most in each.

Step #10 “BALANCE” Balance is 4-dimensional: physical, spiritual, mental, and social/emotional. What is THE most important thing you can do in each area that will have the greatest positive impact on your life and help achieve balance?