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All the blogging pros tell you that the first step in creating a successful blog is to create a mission statement.
Heck, all the business experts tell you the same thing. You can’t start an organization without knowing what you’re all about or the scope of your intentions.
So, OK, a mission statement is the important first step, but it’s kind of hard to formulate when you’re still figuring out what your blog is all about.
I started On Living By Learning nine months ago with no idea of where I was going with this newfangled blogging thing. Really, I barely knew what a blog was – or could be- but I could see that there was a whole new world to explore.
Well, I wouldn’t say that I now know what blogging is all about. In fact, every day I’m learning that this is an incredibly versatile technology that is only limited by the extent of the creator’s imagination.
For some it’s still just an online journal or a fancy bookmark of favorite sites. Others use it to share photos, videos, or audio podcasts. It can be private, or a popular community site. It can be a freely shared resource, or a major moneymaker.
While I would be hard-pressed to tell you all that a blog can be, I think that – with nine months of blogging experience – I’m now ready to revise my first mission statement:
I’m on a long road, full of adventure, full of discovery – I’m a mom, homeschool educator, Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout helper, child advocate, all-around volunteer, activist, and writer.
On Living By Learning, I hope to share my passion for learning and for inspiring life-long learners who want to make our world a better place.
Join me on this journey so that we can learn together!
It’s going to take some effort to give this my best shot. In the meantime, here are some Mission Statement Resources:
Strategic Blogging Mission – Advice from one of the top blogging experts.
Man on a Mission – A blog dedicated to Mission Statements.
MissionStatements.com – A collection of mission statements sorted by type of organization.
Mission Statements – A resource from the Center for Business Planning.
Writing a Meaningful Mission Statement – This article provides valuable insights.
Evil Genius Mission Generator 2.0 – Create a graphic like the one above.
Mission Statement Generator – Waste time, create a cliche.
Mission Statement Generator – Brought to you by the Dilbert Comic Strip.
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