Meet The On-Purpose® Pal! We created him to help you better understand the differences between purpose, vision, mission, and values. Regardless of whether you are writing a purpose, vision, or mission statement(s) for your life or your business, having a clear understanding of each of these concepts is likely the difference between good or great.
By the way, you are not a driven person. You are a called person.
Attaching each concept to a tangible body part makes the words take on a visceral meaning. Regardless of whether your heart breaks or sings, it is attached to a very meaningful matter for you. That's because purpose is a matter of the heart and rests at the core of your identity. If your head hurts, chances are you're confused and conflicted and don't have a clear vision for where you are headed.
"What should I do with my life?" Here is a mission or hands and feet question seeking an actionable answer. A word of caution here, however, when answering this question... the odds are high you may have a vision and / or purpose matter that precedes the mission question.
Values are essential governors of right and wrong. Violate your values and you gag and your stomach turns. This gut reaction is your body telling you you've made a bad decision.
Purpose, vision, mission, and values are meant to provide inner strength from above. Yet the incorrect use of these words rots the root of our growth and results in the challenges of modern life. Align your heart, head, and hands (and feet) within your highest values and you are On-Purpose®! Get these concepts clearly articulated and you have given yourself a huge strategic advantage in life, business, or any endeavor of heart, mind, or body.