Examples of Personal Vision Statements
Are you looking for examples of personal vision statements because you want some ideas on how to create your own? I will be showing you some examples but remember that personal vision statements are just that -personal. No two are the same and many might not even be recognizable as examples of the same thing. Some will focus more on personal issues and others more on career or spiritual issues.
The one thing they all have in common is a deep focus on creating a life of purpose for the people who hold them. Most people don’t share their personal vision statements with anyone, or only with a few trusted people such as a spouse or advisor. Others make them public.
With that said, here are some examples of personal vision statements that people have been willing to share, both those of famous people and those of ordinary people.
“To be a teacher. And to be known for inspiring my students to be more than they thought they could be.” -Oprah Winfrey
“To have fun in my journey through life and learn from my mistakes.” -Richard Branson
“My purpose in life is to dedicate myself solely to God and the performance of good works in His image. I want to heal the broken, feed the hungry, and bring justice out of injustice. May my every decision reflect these goals.” -Catholic Priest (anonymous)
“To live a life guided by Christ’s love, serving the marginalized and forgotten. Through acts of compassion and humility, I aspire to be a vessel of God’s mercy, bringing hope to the destitute and embodying the teachings of Christ in every interaction.”-Mother Teresa
“To serve as a leader, live a balanced life, and apply ethical principles to make a significant difference.” -Denise Morrison
“My vision is to create a company that will balance my three core principles of people, planet, and profit and leave behind a lasting legacy.” -Startup founder (anonymous)
“I shall not fear anyone on Earth. I shall fear only God. I shall not bear ill will toward anyone. I shall not submit to injustice from anyone. I shall conquer untruth by truth. And in resisting untruth, I shall put up with all suffering.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“My vision is to have as much fun as I can in life and make as many people smile as possible.” -Stand-up Comedian (anonymous)
Personal mission: “To use my gifts of intelligence, charisma, and serial optimism to cultivate the self-worth and net-worth of women around the world.”-Amanda Steinberg
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” -Maya Angelou
“My mission in life is to help people who want to be more, do more, have more by sharing how principles in the Bible are applicable to us today and if applied in faith, will help us succeed in every arena of life.” -Lorene Troyer
So there you have it, 10 examples of personal vision statements to give you some ideas on how to create your own. Read these examples and think about them before you go through the process of creating your own vision statement. Refer to them when you need inspiration. Your personal vision statement might be shorter or longer than these and more or less detailed. It’s up to you. It’s your personal vision statement, after all!
Here are the rest of the articles in this series:
Discovering Your Core Values: Finishing Your Personal Vision
How to Write Your Own Personal Vision Statement
Step 2: What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Discovering Your Core Values: Finishing Your Personal Vision
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