Summary of Stephen R. Covey's How to Develop Your Personal Mission Statement

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The four dimensions of our nature are our body, our relationships with others, our mind, and our spirit. The mission statement should deal with all four. It should be based on principles, and it should deal with the totality of life. #2 When you are developing a personal mission statement, you must go into your deep inner life, which is your secret life. It is where you decide the most fundamental issues of your life. You must pay the price to get a sense of vision, purpose, and deep commitment to principle-centered values. #3 The beach is a great place to listen. It is a place of nature, where you can’t take anything with you. You have to listen carefully. And after a period of time, you will start to hear sounds you never even knew existed. #4 The third prescription takes him into his deep inner life with enormous force. He begins to examine his motives and desires, and realizes that his selfishness is the cause of his malaise. He begins to think about what he wants to do with his life.