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Your personal mission statement
Do you have a personal mission statement? If you did, what would it be?
If you could come up with a concise phrase to sum up what you want to get out of life, or what you want your life to count for, what would it be?
I have a friend who's personal mission statement is "live, love and make a difference." If you asked her, she'd say that she's got a long way to go to fulfilling that (although I would say she's already doing amazingly) but every day she strives to live a life that reflects that statement.
I know some people who would simply say that their mission statement is to "have fun." (An admirable endeavour!)
Another friend (who is far less concise) says that her's would have something about being a great wife and friend, and helping everyone she comes in contact with to be the best person they can be.
Personally, I'm not so ambitious. If I had to write a mission statement for my life, it would talk about every person who comes into contact with me feeling happier about who they are, and having more of a sense of their own self-worth. I hope that everyone I talk to comes to a greater understanding of how amazing they really are. I certainly have a long way to go, but I'm happy to keep intentionally trying to be that person.
What about you? What do you want your life to count for? What legacy do you want to leave?
NOTE: if you're not familiar with the concept of a mission statement, wiki to the rescue!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_statement
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Valerie B on -
RIGHT ON. Girls always avoid lifting because they don't want to bulk up. ummmm that's not going to happen, we aren't even built to bulk up. Lifting is the key to success!
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Permalink Reply by Shelley on -
I like to lift some weights and I just do it to tone up, but I totally agree with you! It's a great plan!
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Permalink Reply by Mr. Apron on -
Mr. Apron: Striving to not get erect, fall down, and/or blurt out racial epithets in public since 1980.
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Permalink Reply by Mel Cotton on -
For ages my unspoken one was "not look like an idiot." Harder than you'd imagine..
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Permalink Reply by TheStepster on -
Let it hang all out?
Let it hang all out.
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Permalink Reply by TheStepster on
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All of them.
Out.
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Permalink Reply by Holly Renee on -
To continually choose love over fear, resulting in inner-peace.
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Permalink Reply by R...RAWR on -
To the leave the world a better place than it was before I came in.
I'm not so much cut out for a legacy, I don't think. I am ambitious though. Heh. ;)
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Permalink Reply by Mel Cotton on
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Risha, it's always been individuals who have left the greatest legacy, and changed the course of history. Historically speaking, I think your chances are pretty good.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." --Margaret Mead
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Permalink Reply by Nel on -
To make a positive difference in people's lives (and the environment) throughout my life.
Great thread, it's inspiring to read what others have to say (and I love yours) :-)
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Permalink Reply by Emily Jane on -
To do as much as I can to make a positive difference in the world and to serve others, to remember that staying true to yourself is more important than popularity, and to live with honesty, optimism and integrity.
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Permalink Reply by Mel Cotton on
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I like it. The best goals are specific.
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