Motivation on the Run

I discovered something interesting in searching for examples of personal mission statements on the Internet. Almost all of the examples I found are from career services. It seems they are the place where a personal mission statement makes all the difference.

Here are parts of several located on the web. The first are from Quintessential Careers.

Be loyal.
Be honest.
Be compassionate.
I must give respect before I demand it.
I must continue to learn and grow through my entire life.

I am caring, compassionate, kind, and loyal.
I give to those in need, and never break my word.
I try to help others, and help others help themselves.
I believe in being successful, both emotional and financially. Not only for myself, but for the benefit of those around me.
I am open-minded and do not criticize what I do not understand.

Show character through trust respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
I am honest and do not deceive, cheat or steal. I am reliable; I’ll do what I say I’ll do and I have the courage to do the right thing. I have built a good reputation and been loyal standing by my friends, family, and my country.
I treat others with respect; I follow the Golden Rule.

And an example from Time Thoughts, Resources for Career Success.

To be healthy, fit and energetic so that I can enjoy life to the fullest and have the energy to pursue all my goals. I will do this by exercising regularly, following a nutritious diet and eliminating negative habits that are impacting my health.

To be honest, I’m not sure these help a lot, but at least it starts me to thinking about what all can be included in a PMS.