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A Personal Mission Statement: Your Road Map to Happiness
Create a Road Map to the Life of Your DreamsWhat if you could become who you want to be... on autopilot? What if you could achieve impossible feats now? Feats you believe you could never do?Imagine having a magic compass that always shows you the direction to your dreams, no matter where you are now and how dire your circumstances are.
In 2012, an average IT guy created his own personal mission statement. It became his road map to an extraordinary life. Michal Stawicki became a serial author and entrepreneur. He liberated his wife from her day job, made friends with millionaires, coached over 100 people one on one and overcame his crippling shyness.
Michal did things that both he and the experts deemed impossible, like developing dozens of daily habits in a few months or creating multiple online streams of income. And he credits at least 50% of his success to his personal mission statement.
Unsure of what a personal mission statement is?A personal mission statement is a compass to guide your life. Though the terrain of your life can change rapidly, using this compass will ensure you become who you want to be and always find happiness and success.In "A Personal Mission Your Road Map to Happiness," you will complete, step by step, from-zero-to-hero, process of creating your personal mission statement (no vague pep talk!)27 questions to discover your strengths and detect your purposeTips from someone who has been in your shoes just a few months before (Michal wrote this book less than six months after defining his mission statement)Detailed instructions on how to formulate your personal mission statement so it makes the best affirmation in the world (the one that works, for a change!)6 ways to put your personal mission statement into use - even if reading is not your thing and you are more responsive to visual or audio stimuliUnique advice on how to integrate your personal mission statement into your daily life, so you can change yourself from inside out, on autopilotAn exact process that works even if defining your mission has eluded you for years (Can you imagine Michal had been neglecting any personal development, self-analysis and goal settings for over 16 years?)10 mental exercises that will twist your brain and squeeze out ideas to help you discover why you are in this worldAn inspiring, true story (because a pinch of inspiration is necessary!) Links to dozens of high quality personal mission statement examplesall in less than 9000 words, so you can begin transforming your life today.Get started immediatelyPick up your copy now and take the first step on your very own road to happiness.Scroll to the top of this page and hit the buy button.
In 2012, an average IT guy created his own personal mission statement. It became his road map to an extraordinary life. Michal Stawicki became a serial author and entrepreneur. He liberated his wife from her day job, made friends with millionaires, coached over 100 people one on one and overcame his crippling shyness.
Michal did things that both he and the experts deemed impossible, like developing dozens of daily habits in a few months or creating multiple online streams of income. And he credits at least 50% of his success to his personal mission statement.
Unsure of what a personal mission statement is?A personal mission statement is a compass to guide your life. Though the terrain of your life can change rapidly, using this compass will ensure you become who you want to be and always find happiness and success.In "A Personal Mission Your Road Map to Happiness," you will complete, step by step, from-zero-to-hero, process of creating your personal mission statement (no vague pep talk!)27 questions to discover your strengths and detect your purposeTips from someone who has been in your shoes just a few months before (Michal wrote this book less than six months after defining his mission statement)Detailed instructions on how to formulate your personal mission statement so it makes the best affirmation in the world (the one that works, for a change!)6 ways to put your personal mission statement into use - even if reading is not your thing and you are more responsive to visual or audio stimuliUnique advice on how to integrate your personal mission statement into your daily life, so you can change yourself from inside out, on autopilotAn exact process that works even if defining your mission has eluded you for years (Can you imagine Michal had been neglecting any personal development, self-analysis and goal settings for over 16 years?)10 mental exercises that will twist your brain and squeeze out ideas to help you discover why you are in this worldAn inspiring, true story (because a pinch of inspiration is necessary!) Links to dozens of high quality personal mission statement examplesall in less than 9000 words, so you can begin transforming your life today.Get started immediatelyPick up your copy now and take the first step on your very own road to happiness.Scroll to the top of this page and hit the buy button.
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56 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 13, 2013
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About the author
Michal Stawicki
26 books55 followersMichal Stawicki is a busy, working parent of 3 amazing children and husband to one wonderful woman. Michal is from Poland and grew up under communist rule when opportunity was scarce. His demanding job and long commute had taken its toll. So, Michal decided it was time to change his life, to get healthy physically and financially, to become more connected to his family and spirituality and, most importantly, to follow his passions. Michal knew he felt a calling to help others, so he set out to change his life and start writing books to share his strategies for living a full and amazing life. He regularly blogs at www.expandbeyondyourself.com and the story of his life’s transformation was featured in the re-release of Jeff Olson’s “The Slight Edge.” Michal is on a mission to help busy, working adults reclaim their time, their spirit and their passions!
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June 21, 2016
One of the best books I have read this year full review to follow after I have done some more of the exercises.
I would compare Michal to Robin Sharma, Stephen R. Covey, Dan Millman and John C. Maxwell. It is a mix of some incredible insight, great tips, practice advice and some good steps to get you there.
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I have read this book 4 times over the last year. My initial reaction was to state that "I would compare Michal to Robin Sharma, Stephen R. Covey, Dan Millman and John C. Maxwell. It is a mix of some incredible insight, great tips, practice advice and some good steps to get you there." The reason I read through it 4 times was to really work on the material and craft my own personal mission statement. A few years ago I had a co-worker ask me what I was my greatest achievements, he through I would say degrees, certifications, projects at work. I surprised him when I said, being a good husband, being a good father, brother friend. This book helped take some of those areas of life and more and focus them. It was a process, and took months for me to hone and craft it into something not vague, that was succinct and meaningful. And Michal provided guidance along the whole journey.
Michal starts, as always by teaching from his own experience. He states "I share with you what my personal mission statement creation process looked like. In that example, I show you which points I consider vital in the creation of a mission statement in general." He also draws often from the late Jim Rohn. Stawicki leaping off from Rohn declares: "Jim Rohn said that the natural order of things is to chisel your character first and the success comes from your character. To chisel your inner self, you first need to know yourself. I think a personal mission statement is the best road map to build your character and consequently your success, however you define it.
A personal mission statement is your philosophy, your creed. "It focuses on what you want to be (character) and what you want to do (contributions and achievements), and on the values or principles upon which being and doing are based." It is supposed to allow you to state your own constitution based on your deepest values, so you can lead life premised on them." And that is where our journey begins, with finding our purpose: "A personal mission statement is about your life's purpose. This purpose determines the quality and quantity of your life. Literally."
Speaking about that purpose Michal quotes Victor Frankal and expands upon Frankal's though: "Victor Frankl was convinced that every human being has his/ her unique life's purpose. Maybe you even agree with that statement. But it's not enough to know it exists. To have the vague feeling of your mission. What you need is a concrete purpose. You need to know by heart the exact words which will guide you through everyday decisions. Thus, you need a personal mission statement." Unfortunately many in life get stuck believe they have a purpose but never put in the time and effort to really figure out what it is.
Michal like us a just a regular Joe, a guy who has learned by trial and error and his had some great successes. He says "Most of us are just common folks who struggle with our fears, doubts, anxieties, past. We don't dream of being a hero, rescuing the world. We dream about a few sources of income to be able to support our families and look to the future with hope. To heal our relationships. To break up our addictions. To reduce the pile of our problems." And the purpose of a personal mission statement is to help narrow that list down and to really go to work on it.
Michal wonders "Maybe in following your personal mission statement, you will grow beyond your wildest dreams.", or maybe we will just be happier, more content and more focused. Either way it is a win if we find ourselves living with renewed passion and purpose. But he is adamant in warning us that "Your personal mission statement is not a certificate of accomplishment to be put into the drawer. It is supposed to be your lens, starting point, the source of focus. Use it." And some of the ways he encourages us to use it are:
a) Read it every day. Or even better - read it several times a day.
b) Meditate upon it. It's the same story as with reading - make it a ritual and compose it into your schedule.
c) Listen to it. Record your personal mission statement and listen to it any time and any place you want
d) Visualize it. This is especially important if you included some future aspirations or desired changes in the mission statement.
e) Create a vision board. Find pictures and photos corresponding with your mission statement. Stick them to the board.
f) Make a mind movie. Its function is similar to a vision board - a mind movie is meant to fire up your imagination.
So go for it get the book, but in the work and let's see the places you will go.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books by Michal Stawikci. As well as an author profile and interview with Michal.
I would compare Michal to Robin Sharma, Stephen R. Covey, Dan Millman and John C. Maxwell. It is a mix of some incredible insight, great tips, practice advice and some good steps to get you there.
...
Full Review
I have read this book 4 times over the last year. My initial reaction was to state that "I would compare Michal to Robin Sharma, Stephen R. Covey, Dan Millman and John C. Maxwell. It is a mix of some incredible insight, great tips, practice advice and some good steps to get you there." The reason I read through it 4 times was to really work on the material and craft my own personal mission statement. A few years ago I had a co-worker ask me what I was my greatest achievements, he through I would say degrees, certifications, projects at work. I surprised him when I said, being a good husband, being a good father, brother friend. This book helped take some of those areas of life and more and focus them. It was a process, and took months for me to hone and craft it into something not vague, that was succinct and meaningful. And Michal provided guidance along the whole journey.
Michal starts, as always by teaching from his own experience. He states "I share with you what my personal mission statement creation process looked like. In that example, I show you which points I consider vital in the creation of a mission statement in general." He also draws often from the late Jim Rohn. Stawicki leaping off from Rohn declares: "Jim Rohn said that the natural order of things is to chisel your character first and the success comes from your character. To chisel your inner self, you first need to know yourself. I think a personal mission statement is the best road map to build your character and consequently your success, however you define it.
A personal mission statement is your philosophy, your creed. "It focuses on what you want to be (character) and what you want to do (contributions and achievements), and on the values or principles upon which being and doing are based." It is supposed to allow you to state your own constitution based on your deepest values, so you can lead life premised on them." And that is where our journey begins, with finding our purpose: "A personal mission statement is about your life's purpose. This purpose determines the quality and quantity of your life. Literally."
Speaking about that purpose Michal quotes Victor Frankal and expands upon Frankal's though: "Victor Frankl was convinced that every human being has his/ her unique life's purpose. Maybe you even agree with that statement. But it's not enough to know it exists. To have the vague feeling of your mission. What you need is a concrete purpose. You need to know by heart the exact words which will guide you through everyday decisions. Thus, you need a personal mission statement." Unfortunately many in life get stuck believe they have a purpose but never put in the time and effort to really figure out what it is.
Michal like us a just a regular Joe, a guy who has learned by trial and error and his had some great successes. He says "Most of us are just common folks who struggle with our fears, doubts, anxieties, past. We don't dream of being a hero, rescuing the world. We dream about a few sources of income to be able to support our families and look to the future with hope. To heal our relationships. To break up our addictions. To reduce the pile of our problems." And the purpose of a personal mission statement is to help narrow that list down and to really go to work on it.
Michal wonders "Maybe in following your personal mission statement, you will grow beyond your wildest dreams.", or maybe we will just be happier, more content and more focused. Either way it is a win if we find ourselves living with renewed passion and purpose. But he is adamant in warning us that "Your personal mission statement is not a certificate of accomplishment to be put into the drawer. It is supposed to be your lens, starting point, the source of focus. Use it." And some of the ways he encourages us to use it are:
a) Read it every day. Or even better - read it several times a day.
b) Meditate upon it. It's the same story as with reading - make it a ritual and compose it into your schedule.
c) Listen to it. Record your personal mission statement and listen to it any time and any place you want
d) Visualize it. This is especially important if you included some future aspirations or desired changes in the mission statement.
e) Create a vision board. Find pictures and photos corresponding with your mission statement. Stick them to the board.
f) Make a mind movie. Its function is similar to a vision board - a mind movie is meant to fire up your imagination.
So go for it get the book, but in the work and let's see the places you will go.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books by Michal Stawikci. As well as an author profile and interview with Michal.
May 31, 2014
A couple weeks ago I read Michal Stawicki's extremely helpful book, "Master Your Time in 10 Minutes a Day," and was inspired by how eagerly he reviews his own Mission Statement daily. I had been trying to formulate a Mission Statement for several years, but just kept getting stuck and overwhelmed with volumes of notes. I followed this book, "A Personal Mission Statement: Your Road Map to Happiness" and found his plan to be masterfully effective. His words encouraged me that the right way to do it is what resonates with me, and the only wrong way is not to do it at all. I love his many suggestions at the end for various fun ways to incorporate review of my own Mission Statement into my daily life.
February 11, 2017
If you want some concise, practical ideas on creating a personal mission statement, this is what you want. Michal gives numerous resources to go further if you want but also provides tons of exercises and thought provoking questions to think through. Much appreciated.
November 30, 2020
I have always found personal mission statements interesting. As a homeschool mom, I find that many homeschool gurus suggest making a Family or School Mission Statement and I have always floundered with the process. There is so much to contain into one statement and all those goals and feelings and aspirations are hard to fit together and get on paper. It's overwhelming! I truly admire when someone knows themselves well enough to actually create and then live by a personal mission statement. Since I would like to be one of those organized, self-aware people I was excited when this book popped up in my Amazon recommendations for $1.99, I thought I would check it out. I am glad that I did. Last night I intended to skim through the book, but before I knew it I was reading and then I finished the whole book. I am between a 3 and 4 for this one, so I rounded up because I haven't actually completed all the questions or made my statement, so who am I to judge this process.
This book is informative and gave the reader a lot (I mean a whole lot!) of soul searching questions to consider (questions I am not sure I will ever know myself well enough to answer but.....). The author does a great job of showing his own personal examples of what worked for him and also illustrated how his mission statement has improved his life. The book was short (I finished in less than an hour) but it has a lot for the reader to process. I am sure I will revisit this book as I do feel it would be helpful to have a personal mission statement and I think this is a great place to start. I will try to update this review if that day every comes to fruition.
This book is informative and gave the reader a lot (I mean a whole lot!) of soul searching questions to consider (questions I am not sure I will ever know myself well enough to answer but.....). The author does a great job of showing his own personal examples of what worked for him and also illustrated how his mission statement has improved his life. The book was short (I finished in less than an hour) but it has a lot for the reader to process. I am sure I will revisit this book as I do feel it would be helpful to have a personal mission statement and I think this is a great place to start. I will try to update this review if that day every comes to fruition.
June 13, 2022
Very inspiring book.
Attention to detail and very thought provoking are the best way I can submis this book. I am now on a journey to create my own mission statement. I have purchased several books on self improvement, but so far, I have not found any others quite like this one to get the mental process going by facing the man in the mirror the way this book has inspired me to do.
Thank you, Michal, for all of your recommendations and the research that has brought about such a personal and forward thinking approach to looking inward to find happiness.
If you are reading this, then you have done as I have in my search for where to begin concerning my mission.
Please, buy this book and get started today!
Attention to detail and very thought provoking are the best way I can submis this book. I am now on a journey to create my own mission statement. I have purchased several books on self improvement, but so far, I have not found any others quite like this one to get the mental process going by facing the man in the mirror the way this book has inspired me to do.
Thank you, Michal, for all of your recommendations and the research that has brought about such a personal and forward thinking approach to looking inward to find happiness.
If you are reading this, then you have done as I have in my search for where to begin concerning my mission.
Please, buy this book and get started today!
September 8, 2020
Another great one by Michal!
You see these short reads give a sneak peak (atleast for me) to dive in to the deeper subject and author do provide those resources as well (if you want to dive deeper). I will be re-reading this books 2-3 times until I have all the stuff I need from it to construct my mission statement.
I also like how author gave personal examples of his own mission statement and results after making/reviewing it many times.
Love it!
You see these short reads give a sneak peak (atleast for me) to dive in to the deeper subject and author do provide those resources as well (if you want to dive deeper). I will be re-reading this books 2-3 times until I have all the stuff I need from it to construct my mission statement.
I also like how author gave personal examples of his own mission statement and results after making/reviewing it many times.
Love it!
October 6, 2017
Useful and concise
If you are looking for a guide to help you put together a personal mission statement, this book will walk you through the process. Lots of good questions to ask yourself and simple enough instructions that anyone can follow.
If you are looking for a guide to help you put together a personal mission statement, this book will walk you through the process. Lots of good questions to ask yourself and simple enough instructions that anyone can follow.
December 26, 2022
This is a derivative book. It is OK. But it is a composite of many other writers. It is fine. But the 'appendix' of the book proceeds to use quotations from the Christian bible to validate a particular perspective.
A solid summary and synthesis. Ignore the appendix.
A solid summary and synthesis. Ignore the appendix.
July 25, 2017
Good Read
Never knew about ONE until I read this book. It was very informative. I am ready to create my own.
Never knew about ONE until I read this book. It was very informative. I am ready to create my own.
May 28, 2018
Thought provoking with a lot of great questions but short
August 29, 2019
Good read, fast and right to the point. If you are looking for a guide to write your mission statement, you found it. The personal experience is really helpful.
May 3, 2025
Very helpful book
Book does provide step by step approach towards writing personal mission statement. Michal writes with such a human way it feels he is speaking with the reader.
Book does provide step by step approach towards writing personal mission statement. Michal writes with such a human way it feels he is speaking with the reader.
March 19, 2017
This book delivered exactly what I wanted. I was grateful to have benefited from the research done to create this book.
January 31, 2016
4.5/5
Pretty good book with positive and helpful information. It was a quick read with some great tips and of info of how to write a personal mission statement. The only downside here is I would've been interested and I am a bit curious as to what Mike's statement was. Looking forward to reading Covey's book of 7 Habits.
Pretty good book with positive and helpful information. It was a quick read with some great tips and of info of how to write a personal mission statement. The only downside here is I would've been interested and I am a bit curious as to what Mike's statement was. Looking forward to reading Covey's book of 7 Habits.
May 4, 2025
Contiene un exhaustivo ejercicio para lograr conocerte a ti mismo, lo que es muy importante, sea que quieras escribir tu misión de vida o no. Confieso que aún no termino el ejercicio pero estoy en ello.
January 18, 2015
Good read.
Lots of condensing other resources and good questions for self analysis.
Fast to read and you can come back to do the work.
Lots of condensing other resources and good questions for self analysis.
Fast to read and you can come back to do the work.
March 10, 2015
Quick read. Great explanation of a personal mission statement, a la Covey. I really like this author's personal style of writing.
March 24, 2015
VERY good book, full of key questions to ask yourself when considering what you want to do with your life. Good buy on Kindle.
October 30, 2015
It was okay. There was absolutely nothing new or original about this book. If you read other personal development books you've already read what's in this book.
July 31, 2016
I received a free copy from the author for my honest opinion.
This was a 3.5 for me. I feel the book did have good qualities but the ending was not my cup of tea.
This was a 3.5 for me. I feel the book did have good qualities but the ending was not my cup of tea.
October 23, 2016
Good kick start to a great idea
I found the book very interesting well-written with lots of informative tips and techniques a strong recommend by me. Thanks michal
I found the book very interesting well-written with lots of informative tips and techniques a strong recommend by me. Thanks michal
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