We were introduced the first three concepts of Highly effective people which focuses on building independence in individuals:
1) Be Proactive
2) Begin with the end in mind
3) Put first things first
In habit 2, we were taught that all things are created twice, with the mental creation first and followed by the physical creation or work. Highly effective people clearly see the outcome they want in every area of life before they act.
We were told to write a personal mission statement as it is a constitution by which we make all decisions for our life. Highly effective people shape their own future instead of letting other people, their culture, or their circumstances determine it.
Here are the benefits of a Personal Mission Statement:
1) Clarifies what is important to you
2) Provides focus
3) Helps you design your life instead of having it designed for you
4) Guides your day-to-day decisions
5) Gives you a greater sense of meaning and purpose
At the training, we were given 5 minutes to write our mission statement, free-flow manner and i thought I should pin down my writing here to constantly remind myself about my life, mission and vision.
Here's what I wrote:
Dennis Toh, 37, a child of God born to Alice Tshe and Steven Toh (deceased). A child blessed and called by the lord to do good things in life.
To worship our Lord Jesus and to exalt his name on high always.
To share the love of christ to his loved ones, friends and colleagues.
To contribute in creative ways that impact our world & community.
To be a person whom people can trust and relate to.
To be grounded and humble at all times, and to remember his teachings and roots; it's not about Dennis but its all about our Lord Jesus Christ who made all things possible.
To be of this world, yet not of this world.
To take on the off beaten track and to represent the marginalised.
To forget the past, live in the present and to create the future.
To live life without regrets.
To Love and To be loved.
Dennis Toh
20th Feb 2014
The above is my personal mission statement at this juncture of my life. What's yours?
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