Creating a mission statement isn't just corporate nonsense translated to personal life. After years of tweaking mine and helping friends figure out theirs, what makes the difference is treating it ...

"What good is a fast car, a flash house, and a gold-plated dunny to me? Absolutely no good at all. I’ve been put on this planet to protect wildlife and wilderness areas, which in essence is going to ...

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AchieveIt explains a process for creating a mission statement in a whitepaper, “Mission Statements: A How-To.” 1. Each participant brainstorms about why the organization exists, chooses his or her ...

A personal mission statement is a written declaration of our unique direction or purpose. This statement makes it clear not just what you intend to do in this world, but how you intend to do it. It's ...

Keep mission statements under 25 words with strong, specific language. Use action-oriented verbs, avoid generalities and ...

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A friend of mine who’s thinking about retirement told me over lunch that they recently read a book titled, “How To Retire and Not Die.” Intrigued, I purchased a copy and read it. Excellent. The book’s ...

Crafting a compelling career mission statement is a pivotal step for ambitious professionals aiming to navigate their career paths with clarity and purpose. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a ...

Crafting clear mission and vision statements is critical to shaping company identity, motivating employees and guiding decision-making. A mission statement defines the current scope and purpose of the ...

A program (e.g., department, school, or program) mission statement includes a description of the broad purposes the program is aiming to achieve, the primary functions or activities of the program or ...