Why do you need a mission statement? To paraphrase the old parable, imagine you're climbing a ladder in your life, higher and higher you climb, not looking down, just climbing. One day, you look down and you realize you've been climbing up the right ladder, but it's set against the wrong house. The wrong house problem happens because you didn't set your mission.

So what are some of the characterstics of a good mission statement?

Phil Gerbyshak

Phil Gerbyshak's first book, 10 Ways to Make It Great!, was published in 2006. He's currently dedicating his life to helping people crank up their life and take it from good...to GREAT! As a motivational speaker and writer, Phil has dedicated his life to self-improvement and lifelong learning, and loves to help others unlock the greatness inside of them. Phil enjoys exploring innovative ways to lead and motivate himself and others, and help you build relationships online and offline.

Quoting Phil: "If there's ever anything I can do for you, please ask and if I can do it, I will."