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communicated, positive things happen and energy and effort are
no longer wasted. You will always know when you are headed in
the right direction.
The mission-setting process doesn't have to be complicated or
longwinded.
Here is an easy model to begin with:
To use my……………………………………..(skills, talents, etc.)
to…………………………………………….……(actions, etc.)
so that…………………………………….…….(result).
If you can do that in 25 words and commit it to memory and to
your heart then you know your mission.
Examples of mission statements
- To create things of beauty so that others are inspired by and
can enjoy them. (An artist)
- To create magnificent buildings for social gatherings so that
people can celebrate in maximum comfort. (An architect).
- To support others in their work so that the team gets the best
result. (A manager)
There are three important properties your mission statement
must possess:
 Unique: It must be yours and not belong to anybody else.
 Stimulating: It must stir you into action.
 Motivating: It must personally inspire you.
If this is your first time with a mission statement, don't agonize
about your mission statement. Just get something down. If it
doesn’t feel right, change it until it does or come back to it later.
It's useful to review your Mission Statement every three months,
and make those small adjustments that may occur as you grow.
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