1. What is the purpose in life? To become rich and famous? To experience perpetual pleasure? To acquire power and influence others?

2. We think we can get this by: Unending sex Drugs/Alcohol Approval from others Food Seeking Control Seeking Safety Successful career

3. But it often results in: Rehab Centers Obesity Boredom Depression Anxiety An Empty Feeling

4. Write a Life Mission Statement Ask what is lacking in your life right now? What values are most important to you? Use the Mission Summary Box on pages 72-73 to help you.