Personal Mission Statement (Covey Method)

What is Personal Mission Statement (Covey Method)?

Stephen Covey's method for creating a personal constitution — a written statement of your values, roles, and goals that serves as the criterion for all major decisions. Based on Habit 2 ('Begin With the End in Mind') from the 7 Habits framework.

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How do you do Personal Mission Statement (Covey Method)?

1. 1.Begin with the 'funeral visualization': imagine four speakers at your funeral — from family, friends, work, and community. Write what you want each to say about you.
2. 2.Identify your core roles (e.g., parent, partner, professional, friend, community member, learner) and define what success looks like in each
3. 3.Examine your deepest paradigms: what centers your life currently — work, money, family, pleasure, principles? Covey argues only principle-centered lives achieve lasting effectiveness
4. 4.Write a draft mission statement incorporating your values, principles, and desired contribution — expect this to take weeks of reflection and multiple revisions
5. 5.Use your mission statement as a daily decision-making tool: when facing a choice, ask 'Does this align with my personal constitution?' Review and revise annually.

How long does it take?

Several weeks for initial creation, 1-2 hours annually for revision.

Is it hard to start?

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