I’ve been wanting to write up a business mission statement for a while and although I had some initial ideas in my head, I hadn’t written anything down on paper. I began with a brain dump, which is the process of getting all your thoughts out of your head and written (or typed) out in no particular order. As I got deeper into this, I realized the idea of a mission statement seemed stuffy to me so I created a life and business manifesto instead.
Manifesto; a declaration of your motives, opinions, beliefs and intentions.
Over the course of a few days, I mapped out seven points that were important for me to express. I chose seven because it represents my mother to me because she crossed over on 07/07/07 and I wanted to acknowledge her in this process. I sat with a large pad and my favorite smiley pen and wrote out my thoughts. I enjoyed this process because I always find clarity when I self-examine myself.
I rewrote and crossed things out many times over the next few days, until I felt that the words I chose represented who I was and what I believed in. This is the finished (for now) manifesto, which has become my 7 Point Life + Biz Manifesto.
Katie @ HeyKatie says
August 1, 2016 at 1:06 amThis is such a great idea! I love it. Thanks for linking up to our #BuJoMojo linky party!
Cynthia says
June 24, 2015 at 5:26 pmWhat a great idea!!
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Cole says
June 24, 2015 at 3:13 pmI love writing manifestos! And yours is really awesome, love it!
Laci says
June 24, 2015 at 3:09 pmWhat a good idea ! And I love how you included your mom in it. What you came up with is amazing !! Love it
Dayne says
June 24, 2015 at 2:57 pmWe do something similar to this at my job. And we post them outside of our offices. They are very effective with self-exploration and company communication. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Lori Felix says
June 23, 2015 at 5:00 pmWriting a manifesto is a great idea and something I should definitely do. I like how you included your love of chocolate on the list, I can relate.
maria @ close to home says
June 23, 2015 at 3:57 pmI think we all need to take note into what are purpose is. I often wonder why I don’t do this more for my own business I am sure things would be more clear if I put it down on paper.
becca says
June 23, 2015 at 3:12 pmWhat a great way to reevaluate things. I need to borrow this idea for myself. I really makes you think and look at where you want to go.
Lois Alter Mark says
June 23, 2015 at 4:45 amThis is such a good idea, and yours is so inspiring. I need to really spend some time thinking and writing my own.
Taralyn says
December 16, 2014 at 2:20 pmI have been doing something similar. Definitely helpful in determining the direction you want to go with your life and business!
Anne says
December 15, 2014 at 2:11 amThis is a great idea! I should do this before the beginning of the year, I feel like I could be more productive if I had better goals.
Amethyst Moon says
December 15, 2014 at 1:47 amThis is a great idea for both business and personal to bring clarity before the new year. I really like how you organized it, too!
LaShonda Woodard says
December 14, 2014 at 11:14 pmJoanne, This is a great idea. Sometimes its better to write your plan and see it. I love how you have everything separated, I am going to try this for next year.
Amanda Love says
December 14, 2014 at 9:21 pmI love this idea and I also love your manifesto. It really says a lot about your character as a person.
Sara says
December 13, 2014 at 7:07 pmI love this idea. I’m in a reflective mood on life and business this time of year; what a great way to express the deep seated beliefs and driving forces.
Debbie L. says
December 13, 2014 at 12:53 pmThis is really nice – a reflection of you. Knowing you from your blogs and your groups – I can see so much of who you are in these 7 Points.