We set the goal, but we don’t take the time to reflect on whether the end result is really in-line with those things we value most. I actually like to do a variation on one of the ideas mentioned above.

From time to time I like to go back and look over my mission statement (it’s referred to as a “who am I statement above. You may call it your vision statement, or any other title). Then I will compare my mission statement with the current list of goals I’ve deemed worthy of pursuing at the given moment.

Sometimes I find that the short term goals I have set for myself fit nicely with what I’ve listed on my Mission statement — but not always…

Depending on how far out of whack the particular goal I’ve set for myself is with regards to what is written on my mission statement, a little more reflection might be in order. Do I want to go ahead and pursue this goal? In the long run, if this thing doesn’t fit does it make more sense to forget it and pursue other short term goals?

We can gain all sorts of wisdom when we take the time to check our goals against our mission statement.

Any thoughts you’d like to share?

– Josh Hinds