Define who you are, identify your purpose, and create a guiding vision for your life
A personal mission statement defines who you are as a person and identifies your purpose—whether that's on the job or simply in life. It explains where you see yourself in the future, how you plan to pursue that purpose, and why it matters so much to you.
What you like to do — your talents and competencies
How you operate — your work style and approach
Why you want to excel — your core motivations
"I want to be a teacher. And to be known for inspiring my students to be more than they thought they could be."
— Oprah Winfrey
"To have fun in my journey through life and learn from my mistakes."
— Sir Richard Branson
"To use my gifts of intelligence, charisma, and serial optimism to cultivate the self-worth and net-worth of women around the world."
— Amanda Steinberg