BECOME
Welcome to the very last inspirements for this class.
Before we talk about what comes next, I want you to pause for a second and really let that sink in.
You didn’t just watch videos.
You didn’t just fill out pages.
You practiced learning about yourself—and that’s something most people never slow down enough to do.
Throughout this year, we’ve talked a lot about principles—because principles are what shape character. They’re the difference between reacting to life and intentionally building one.
- You learned what it means to meet real needs instead of chasing distractions.
- You learned how to become a creator, not a victim of circumstances.
- You learned why caring for your physical body matters—not for perfection, but for stewardship.
- You practiced telling yourself the truth and reframing your thoughts when your mind tried to lie to you.
- You explored how to develop your mind, govern your emotions, and respond instead of react.
- You learned how to see yourself honestly—without tearing yourself down or inflating yourself either.
- And you learned what it means to become an essentialist—to focus on what actually matters instead of everything all at once.
Along the way, you also learned how you’re wired.
You explored your personality through tools like The Cure for the Common Life S.T.O.R.Y., 16 Personalities, and Multiple Intelligences.
You clarified your values.
You noticed patterns—what energizes you, what drains you, what matters deeply to you, and how you naturally approach the world.
All of that matters.
Because when you understand who you are and what you stand for, you stop drifting.
And that brings us to what’s next.
Your final step in this course is to begin writing a life mission statement. Sam did a great job of introducing this in his class. So most of you have already done this. (Even if you did…keep going)
But let’s remind ourselves what a life mission statement is all about:
This isn’t about choosing your whole future.
It’s not about having everything figured out.
And there is no “right” or “wrong” mission statement.
A life mission statement is simply a clear expression of:
- what you value
- who you are becoming
- and the direction you want to move in right now
Here’s what I want you to do. (Even those of you who did this for Sam’s class, I want you to go through these steps to see if you want to make any changes in your mission statements.)
- Take your workbook and your journal and find a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted. If you can be outside or somewhere that helps you think clearly, even better.
- Go back through your notes—especially the sections where you learned about yourself. Look at your values. Your strengths. Your patterns. Your principles. Your reflections.
- Notice how much clarity you’ve gained.
- Then, begin to write.
Your mission statement might be:
- a short paragraph
- a few sentences
- a list of principles
- some “I am” statements
- or a quote that deeply resonates with you
The only requirement is this: it should inspire you.
When you read it, it should remind you who you are trying to become.
It should point you forward.
It should help you make decisions when life gets noisy or confusing.
If it feels hard at first, that’s normal. This kind of clarity takes reflection. You may not get it perfectly the first time—and that’s okay. You can revisit it, revise it, and let it grow as you do.
What matters is that you begin.
You are not the same person who started this year. You think differently now. You see yourself differently. And you have tools that will serve you for the rest of your life—if you use them.
Take this final step seriously.
Give yourself the space to reflect.
Trust what you’ve learned.
Something meaningful will come.
And when it does, it will help guide you—not just through this next season, but through many decisions ahead.
Come to class ready to share how this experience went. In Sam’s class and now.
You’re amazing!
