Living on Mission: How It Transforms Your Life and Business

At PMF, our mission is driven by our passion: Helping those who do good, do more. This commitment to living with purpose has transformed how we partner with businesses, nonprofits, and churches worldwide. Now, here's a challenging question for you: WHY do you do what you do? WHY do you wake up each day and pursue your work? Some of us may have already defined this and even have it displayed on a vision board. But for many, discovering this deeper purpose can be more difficult than we think.

Aligning with a clear mission or purpose helps you find your "why" and shapes you into a more intentional leader. Whether your motivation is to serve God, make a positive impact, or achieve financial independence, what you choose to align with influences your approach to both work and life. It allows you to set meaningful goals, create a plan, and guide your decisions with clarity and purpose.

Let's explore why defining a mission matters for both your personal life and business.

You Have a Solid Starting Point. 

When establishing what your mission is, it can be easier for you to align your jobs, hobbies, friendships, etc. around what you believe will help you get closer to accomplishing what your mission is. If, for example, your mission is to live for God by spreading the gospel and showing God’s love, then you’ll want to share the gospel at your job. Your hobbies can be bible studies, nature walks, volunteering at nonprofits, and creating Godly friendships. Another example is if your mission is to be financially stable and independent, then you’ll want to either find a job that provides a stable income or create a business that allows you to be financially independent of employers, get into reading books to learn more about finances and develop friendships where you can learn from each other about finances. Whatever mission you decide for yourself, it helps to establish one to set in what direction you want to take your life - it helps you understand who you are, what you represent, and how you can apply it to your daily life. 

Tough Questions, Tough Answers.

What ignites your spirit? What issues grab your attention and compassion? It’s important to start going over deep-seated questions to better understand how you’re supposed to live and work. Developing a mission or a mission statement - like a business or a church - can help you find your way to live and your way to work. (Think of it as developing your brand - what you want to represent and be known for). Below are some questions you can begin to ask yourself, write down your answers, and take time to reflect on them - remember, this is about developing a mission that you can represent at all times, in your personal and work life. 

• What do you value? 
• What drives your heart full of compassion? 
• Who inspires you the most? 
• What gifts did God give you? 
• How can you apply those gifts in your work and personal life? 
• What kind of relationships do you want to have? 
• What would you like to achieve personally and professionally? 

Evaluating Your Mission. 

Once you have a handle on your core values and passions, it's time to construct a mission. How can your mission help you achieve in the long term, both personally and professionally? Your mission should be a broad, adaptable statement that guides you through life's challenges. Your mission provides a framework for how you should take on the world. Strive to find a job, or create a business that aligns with your mission - this way you are staying true to yourself no matter where you are.  

Finding your mission in life and work isn't the end all, be all—it's a continuous process. It takes self-reflection, setting clear goals, and leading with purpose. By embracing this process, you not only improve your own life but also make a positive impact on those around you. 

Let your mission guide you toward a meaningful and fulfilling life. Wondering where to start? Maybe consider coming up with core values for your organization. You can learn more at https://www.pmfcreative.com/articles/5-ways-to-make-your-organizations-core-values-thrive