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Mission / Purpose

A Personal Statement of Purpose helps you pay attention to things that matter most.  Having purpose keeps you from Reaction Living so you don't take a wrong turn and later wonder what you're doing there or why you are so unhappy.

Mission Surfacing Qs:

  • What (character) qualities do you admire (in others)?
    I would like to be like person X because...
  • Money is not an issue, What would you do?
    How long would you do it?
  • What makes the happy people (you know) happy?
    Perceived pleasure or contentment in their life.
  • What makes you happy?
    Feelings of pleasure or contentment in your life. Satisfied.
  • What impact have you had (on others)?
    What makes you feel significant? fulfilled? Positive impact on people (community) you care about.
  • What are you good at?
    What have you achieved? Accomplishments that make your proud (compare favorably to similar goals others have strived for).
  • What are your lasting contributions?
    What makes you live on? Your Epitaph reads...
  • I like me because...
    What makes you feel important?