Purpose practice #1: A purpose-method-goal audit

Purpose

Answer these questions about your vitality imperative:

• Practice: A purpose-method-goal audit
• Practice: A purpose-method-goal audit

1. Do have a purpose for your challenge?
   • If yes, what is the purpose?
     • On a scale of 1 to 10, how important is the purpose to you? What explains your rating?
     • On a scale of 1 to 10, how important is the purpose to other people who are essential to success? What explains your rating?
   •  If no, move to #2.
2. Do you have a measurable goal or goals? If so, what are they?
   • For you, what is important about the goal(s)? (Ask and answer at least three times.)
   • For others, what is important about the goal(s)? (Ask and answer at least three times.)
   • How will you measure success? What early warning measures will keep you alert along the way?
3. Does your method of success connect purpose and goal?
   • Are your methods true to purpose? If not, what actions will you take?
   • Are you confident in your plan? If not, what actions will you take?

 

This quick audit is an occasion for reflection. As you answer the questions, consider the following:

• A plan driven by mutual purpose requires less supervision than “ordinary” plans.
• A mutual purpose accelerates the development of goals and methods.