“Where's the Map? is a must-have for everyone who wants to live a happy and fulfilling life, which we all do! Beth and Jim not only live what they teach, but they have organized the information in such a way that it makes sense for everyone, no matter if you are a recent college grad or someone who realized your map flew out the window mid-trip or you forgot to get one in the first place! Living by your values is so basic, yet somehow so difficult to conceptualize without a guide to help. This guide will help you create the map of the life you want and help you avoid the pitfalls of living outside of what you believe. I highly recommend this book for everyone— your happiness and journey depend on it!"

Drew Rabidoux, LMSW
Life Coach

How to Write a Mission Statement

Transform Your Core Values Into a Personal Mission Statement

You may expect your business to have a mission statement, but do you have a mission for your life? Is there something you want to accomplish, or something you care about deeply? Have you ever put it into words, into a personal mission statement? Being able to state your own personal mission will help you clarify what your values are and what your real purpose is. Most people who have achieved greatness have been guided by a personal mission, even if they never wrote it down. Your mission is like a T-shirt that you wear around. It tells everyone what you are about. Most importantly, it is a reminder of why you are here on Planet Earth.

You can keep your mission inside, but writing it out gives you better clarity and focus. A mission statement should be simple, distilled down to one sentence or, better yet, just a few words. Your mission statement doesn't have to say anything about how you will accomplish this mission; you'll do that later, in your vision statement. Your mission may change depending on whom you are with and what you are doing, or just naturally over time as your interests evolve. You'll likely have a different mission for each of the areas of your life that are most important to you. So that's where we'll begin, by looking at your personal core values:

1. Prioritize your personal core values

Are your friends more important to you than family? Does fame seem more interesting than education? How does having fun compare with working hard? How about inspiration versus financial security? Your personal values are the things in life that mean the most to you. Some people value inner peace, love, or family above all else, while others would put money, career, or education at the top of their list. There is no "right" list; they're like fingerprints; everyone's will be different. It's really helpful to discover what your core values are, since they will act as a compass, guiding you to what you really want in life. You can better focus your time and energy toward achieving your goals when you begin to base your decisions and actions on your values.

Here is a shortened list of some top core values to get you started. Put the values in order, starting with the most important.
Love
Health
Wealth
Comfort
Fun
Happiness
Success
Learning
Peace
Family
Adventure
Security
Friendship
Inspiration
Freedom
Service

You can make notes next to any that may need a little more clarification. And you may want to check out more comprehensive values lists on the internet. One of our favorites is compiled by Steve Pavlina.

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