Meet John Song. Yeah, that would be me 
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Many years ago, I came up with a document called, “John’s Purpose”. I keep it prominent on my desktop so that I can review it whenever I feel lost, or need help in deciding my priorities. This document keeps me grounded.
With the new year, I would like to challenge others to focus more on their purpose than their specific resolutions. Once you are satisfied with your overall purpose, then you can make measurable goals, which you can call resolutions.
Modern life tugs us in all directions. The media tries to define our wants and needs. No wonder so many people today do not feel grounded. A simple exercise of writing down your purpose will help you guide yourself to be the person you want to be. Simple and effective.
To encourage everyone, I’ve decided to share my PURPOSE DOCUMENT. Hope it helps.
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John’s Purpose
The purpose of my life is to fully appreciate all my gifts, utilize all my skills, seize the many opportunities before me, and remember my experiences — and to never take a day of life for granted. To give as much back to life as it has offered me.
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GIFTS (Will Appreciate) |
SKILLS (Will Utilize) |
OPPORTUNITIES (Will Achieve) |
EXPERIENCES (Will Remember) |
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Shari (Wife)
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Ability to incorporate the Sum of My Work/Life Experiences |
Continued growth as a Husband, Father and Son |
Mistakes & Regrets: So I can learn & be Humble |
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Jeffrey, Jeremy (Children) |
Ability to empathize for Others |
To Lead Others by Example |
Joy of Human Connections |
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Mom, Dad & Grandmother (memories of) |
Leadership Ability |
To make Impact at My Job, Continuously Challenging Myself to Achieve more |
Thrill of Achieving Goals |
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Paul, Karen (my siblings & their families) & extended Ahn family (in laws) |
Ability to Learn |
To Create Positive Karma and Energy |
Appreciate People for Who They Are |
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Friends |
Athletic Ability |
To Overcome my Weaknesses of Arrogance, Pride |
Fulfillment from Overcoming Challenges, Learning new Lessons |
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Health |
Discipline, Work Ethic |
To Broaden my Perspective through Travel and Exposures to different Cultures |
I’m Not Always Right |
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Time |
Networking, Communications Skills |
To provide financially & spiritually for my family |
With Focus & Right Intentions, I CAN accomplish most Anything |
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My Zest for Life |
Persuasive ability |
To Turn perceived Challenges into Opportunities |
Appreciate Myself |
