If Not Now, When?: Create a life and career of purpose with a powerful vision, a mission statement and measurable goals

by Maureen F. Fitzgerald

Overview

EVERYONE NEEDS A MISSION

Do you live and work with a sense of passion and energy? Do you have a direction that is inspiring and energizing?

People with a clear sense of purpose achieve success by aligning their uniqueness and passion with their work. With abundant energy and a strong sense of purpose and direction, they know exactly where they are going and how to get there. In this book, you will be introduced to a unique new process for creating your own mission for life and work.

You will learn how to:

• Create your personal vision for your life and your work

• Identify your particular uniqueness

• Develop your own mission statement

• Select goals and strategies for fulfilling your mission

• Implement your mission and overcome obstacles

Hear stories of those who have created and are now living their dreams and will walk away with a concrete action plan, including strategies to bring about your mission.

If you want to achieve success professionally or personally—If Not Now, When?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780993984006
Publisher:	CenterPoint Media
Publication date:	04/06/2016
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	688,187
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Maureen F. Fitzgerald, PhD, JD, LLM, BComm practiced law for 20 years and has written 11 books, many articles and hundreds of blogs. She has a business and degree, a law degree, a master of law degree from the London School of Economics and a doctorate degree. In her former life, Maureen was a policy lawyer, mediator and professor at two universities. As a leader of thoughts and people, Maureen writes and speaks often about social justice, equality and mindfulness. Her motto: Sharing the right ideas at the right time can change the world. You can find her at maureenfitzgerald.com.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction: The Power of Mission
• The difference between a vision and a mission
• Why living on purpose is so important
• The benefits of a mission
• Steps to creating your vision, mission and goals

Strategy 1: Creating Your Vision
• Several ways to create a vision
• Techniques to define happiness and success
• How to use visualization and a vision board
• Steps to craft a personal vision

Strategy 2: Identifying Your Unique Vessel
• How to identify your unique skills and abilities
• Ways to assess your interests or what you care about
• How to create your success inventory
• Ways to identify your particular style and approach

Strategy 3: Developing Your Mission Statement
• How to formulate a proper mission statement
• How to decide exactly what you want to do
• Ways to identify your audience or clients
• How to draft your own unique mission statement

Strategy 4: Selecting Your Goals and Strategies
• How to create goals that will accomplish your mission
• Ways to craft measurable goals and set priorities
• How to use a strategic planning process
• Ways to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats

Strategy 5: Taking Action
• How to identify resources and supports
• Ways to address barriers and challenges
• How to adopt appropriate attitudes
• Techniques for facing your fears and staying focused

Conclusion

Bibliography

About the author

Editorial Reviews

Maureen has brought more than possibilities to the reader. She has brought clarity, solutions and direction! This is a book for everyone - A MUST read. -Ann Coombs, Futurist and Author The Living Workplace

This is a timely book for the generation that no longer accepts mediocrity. If you truly want to align yourself with your work, this book is for you. -Monica Beauregard, President, Bridgepoint Human Resources Inc., Toronto, Author Hiring, Managing and Keeping the Best

Maureen Fitzgerald is a dynamic and intelligent author and presenter who, through her workshops, has helped countless budding entrepreneurs and consultants develop powerful mission statements. This book now makes it easy for many more to guide their careers, indeed their lives. -Roxanne Davies, Masterful Consulting and ArtTales

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