Creating a Personal Mission Statement

<p>This episode could extend your life. Seriously. </p> <p> </p> <p>A <a href='https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/05/25/726695968/whats-your-purpose-finding-a-sense-of-meaning-in-life-is-linked-to-health'>2019 article</a> from NPR identified a study that revealed that people who lack a strong life purpose have an increased risk of dying early. In fact, the study uncovered that having a life purpose is more important for decreasing the risk of death than smoking, drinking, or exercising regularly. </p> <p> </p> <p>So what’s the secret recipe for crafting a life-giving personal mission statement? Today we’re talking through the core ingredients of that recipe…</p> <p> </p> <p>-Finding Your  Identity</p> <p>-Identifying What You’re Chasing </p> <p>-Stating the Rules (Core Values) by Which You’ll Play </p> <p> </p> <p>Give the episode a listen, fill out <a href='https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EIKA1f1wXXD_dYpaTHdn90OW5F5zPx3C'>this template</a>, and begin drafting your personal mission statement. </p> <p>FREE Personal Mission Statement Worksheet: <a href='https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EIKA1f1wXXD_dYpaTHdn90OW5F5zPx3C'>https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EIKA1f1wXXD_dYpaTHdn90OW5F5zPx3C</a> </p> What Inspired Your Personal Mission Statement?  <p>Did a mentor inspire your personal mission statement? Did you read it in a book? Or did you develop one on your own based on experience in your life. Personal mission statements come from all kinds of places, people, and ideas. Tell us the story behind yours at   <a href='https://www.lci1.com/academy'>https://www.lci1.com/academy</a>,  <a href='mailto:academy@lci1.com'>academy@lci1.com</a>, or on LinkedIn at <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/lippert-academy-for-leadership/'>Lippert Academy for Leadership</a>.</p> <p> </p>