Scott Perry defines purpose as your reason for being, where values, skills, and community converge. It's different from vision (the world you want), mission (the cause), and goal (the immediate campaign). Purpose is the compass that guides everything else.
For those who seek to make a difference, purpose is crucial. And yet— Hey, I'm Scott Perry, Difference Maker Coach at Creative On Purpose, with today's Mindset On Purpose insight and inspiration. Purpose is a term that is often confused or conflated with other ideas like vision, mission, or goal. I teased apart the difference between purpose and passion already. Here's my current attempt to do the same with these other terms. Your purpose is your reason for being. It lies at the convergence of who you are—your values and guiding principles—what you're good at—your skills and talents—and where you belong—with people who share your values and need your talents to enhance their lives. Your purpose is the difference only you can make. Vision is an articulation of the better world you seek to create with and for those you serve. Mission is the cause you crusade that seeks to fulfill your vision. Your goal is the immediate campaign you are invested in as part of your mission. Your purpose is the asset you leverage in service of your vision, mission, and goal. Purpose is a compass for engaging with your vision, mission, and goal with integrity and intention. How do you differentiate vision, mission, goal, and purpose? How does that clarify your purpose? How are you embracing and engaging your purpose today? Ready to go further? You can explore the value of purpose in Creative on Purpose's free mini-course, The Power of Purpose. You'll find it at creativeonpurpose.com. Be well. Do good. Have fun.
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