This Message Will Not Self-Destruct

Each day we should wake up and go about our tasks as people on a mission. We should not simply go about our lives aimlessly or carelessly without purpose. Nor should we keep to ourselves or focus only on self-serving activities and goals. We should not settle for mediocrity nor compromise our standards. No, we should be different. We should go about our lives each day with a purpose and a desire to achieve excellence through serving others. Simply stated, we should strive each day to fulfill our mission.

So what is our mission? That depends on you. In the business world, most companies have mission statements that represent the culture and expectations of the organization and its company values and core beliefs. The mission statement usually aligns, unifies and inspires the workforce to work toward a common overall objective. In business this is common practice but what about in our personal lives? Do we have a personal mission that leads and directs us and inspires us to accomplish greatness each day?! We must create our own personal mission statement that can serve as a powerful document that tells us who we are, why we are living, and what we hope to accomplish in life. More than that, our mission should guide our actions, and steer our decisions. Our personal mission statement should drive and inspire us and tell us our purpose in life.

Just as in business, once a personal mission statement is created, it can be changed at anytime as we evolve as people and our values, beliefs, and passions transform. Do not feel you are forever tied to the first mission statement you create but realize it is a living document that will surely be altered over time.

Along with a personal mission statement, it is also wise to create a family mission statement. If you have children, let them have plenty of input into the family mission statement. Creating such a statement will help align your entire family in values and purpose. It can boost confidence, inspire excellence, and give your children an excuse as to why they cannot cave into peer pressure. Developing a family mission statement together will help build closer family relationships and serve as a powerful tool that places importance on the family unit.

So remember, each day we should not wake up simply to “get through another day”, we should wake up determined to complete our mission! Good Luck!