Most corporations and businesses have a mission statement that they post in their lobby so those who enter can see the purpose and goal of the business. It also is a reminder to those who work there as to what their purpose is individually to keep to this statement alive. A mission statement identifies what the purpose of the business is, take Google for example; “Our mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” I think this states what they do very well and I think everyone would agree that they are on target with their mission. If businesses have mission and vision statements to define their purpose, should we ourselves have a mission and vision statement? I have never really thought of having a personal mission statement for me, but in a way I do have one by the way I live and what I do. I have just never put it down on paper, or for that fact what about the vision I have for myself? At first when I was pondering the thought of creating a personal mission and vision statement I didn’t think it would be too hard, but when I tried actually putting it down on paper I began to struggle with what exactly to write. A mission statement should include things like; what you do best, personal goals, what does success mean to you, it is not that easy to put my thoughts about these questions into just a few words. A vision statement is to identify the humanistic side of your mission statement, giving your mission statement life and passion. I think this is going to take a lot longer and a lot more thought to complete, but I am excited as it will help me define my purpose. There is something about writing it down that makes it more real and concrete….give it a try, I like to hear from you when you do as I think it will be encouraging to me and others.
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