Episode #215

10 Steps to Creating Your Mission Statement

Key Takeaways

Craft a brief personal mission—your “mirror manifesto”—using a structured process that defines who you serve, the problem you solve, how you help (free and paid), and the outcomes you create.

Start with your people: lead with generous, above-and-beyond service to build trust and open doors to promotions and paid opportunities, even if you’re not an entrepreneur.

Guard your yeses: align commitments with your values and capacity, involve your spouse/team in big decisions, and set systems to avoid misfit work and protect family and focus.

Top Quotes

I call this process your mirror manifesto.

There is hope because when you start with your people, when you serve people well, it leads to that impact that I think we all know is possible, that we want to make a difference in our world.

saying yes to one thing inherently means saying no to something else somewhere else in your life.

Episode Summary

Create your mission statement. (52:13)

Brian Dixon is a podcaster, speaker, and business coach. He believes that each of us was made for a purpose and that you will discover that purpose by clarifying your calling.

While Brian works with primarily with entrepreneurs, we’re going to leverage his experience in helping individuals create their own personal mission statement so that you can lead a life of passion and purpose whether you’re an entrepreneur, stay-at-home parent, teacher, coach or just about anything else.

Guest Bio & Links

Brian Dixon

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