A Personal Mission Statement: Your Road Map to Happiness

by Michal Stawicki

Discover the most powerful, yet simple tool for revealing happiness from within
A personal mission statement is the most powerful tool you can develop in your life. By identifying your single motivating purpose and incorporating it into your philosophy, you will have the tools to achieve happiness and success on a daily basis.

This book was written to teach you what a personal mission statement is, how to create one and, if you already have one, how to use it effectively.

Create your own personal compass for life’s adventures!
A personal mission statement is a compass to guide your life. Though the terrain of life can change rapidly, using this compass will ensure you always find your way back home to happiness and success.

Am I an expert in this field?
I may not have letters like Ph.D. after my name, but I have discovered the secrets of creating personal mission statements, and the amazing power they have to change lives. I have made my own and use it daily. But, don’t take my word for it, see what this reader had to say:
"You convinced me to review, rewrite and resume my Personal Mission Statement. Michal, I don't know how to thank you. You have given me so much....now to do it. May you be blessed with much more!" - Nina Malinda, Malaysia

Knowledge is great, but success requires action!
There are plenty of resources available online with advice on creating a personal mission statement. In today's world we are overloaded with information, what we need is motivation to actually implement the knowledge we've gained. My book not only shares the “why,” but also the “how.” Another benefit of my book is that it includes the story of my personal struggle in crafting my own mission statement, offering encouragement as you create your own.

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Download A Personal Mission Statement: Your Road Map to Happiness now and take the first step on your very own road to happiness.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

39 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 13, 2013

About the author

Michal 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!

Reviews

[Steven R. McEvoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Nathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Jessica Webb · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Joe Conner · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Mohsin Tariq · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Rob Clifton · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Tara Brabazon · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[Mary Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Read

Never knew about ONE until I read this book. It was very informative. I am ready to create my own.

[Marylou · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thought provoking with a lot of great questions but short

[Ela · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Anup · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book delivered exactly what I wanted. I was grateful to have benefited from the research done to create this book.

[beauxmots · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Alejandro Sierra · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Roxana Nunez · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Ben Posner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read. Great explanation of a personal mission statement, a la Covey. I really like this author's personal style of writing.

[Tony · Rating 4 out of 5]

VERY good book, full of key questions to ask yourself when considering what you want to do with your life. Good buy on Kindle.

[Brother Nero · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Victor Nobrega · Rating 5 out of 5]

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