Mission Statement

Pursue Abundant Joy

I aim to be an example of what it means to live a fulfilling life, achieving this by finding pure joy in enhancing the lives of others and empowering those around me to find an enduring sense of self-worth. I will not make others feel less valuable or significant in order to experience joy myself. My entire sense of self-worth is rooted in the constant, enduring existence of a perfectly imperfect world, and I will not look elsewhere to find it. For joy is not purely an emotion but rather the net effect of a life’s purpose being fulfilled and realized.

Maintain an Optimistic Mindset

I want to be responsible for fostering optimism in the hearts and minds of everyone I encounter. I also strive to be partially responsible for the sheer amount of people with whom I am able to connect, and, as a result, potentially impact in a positive way. I aim to instill a sense of confidence and peace in the lives of others through my own understanding that I will never walk alone. My mindset will remain strong and steadfast throughout my life, not so I should receive praise for having such a mindset, but so through this mindset I can achieve my mission of leaving this world better than I found it.

Avoid Complacency in All Aspects

Complacency is death: this is a major principle by which I will live, encouraging me to approach every day as an opportunity to improve myself and consequently the world. I will use learning not as a tool to accumulate knowledge and subsequent praise for such knowledge, but rather to incite action and to make a positive impact on the world. I will work with the intention of fulfilling my overall mission; no matter the task at hand, I will view it as an opportunity to better myself, improve the world, and represent my word as a trustworthy man.

Engage in Interdependent Relationships with Those Around Me

Each and every day, I aim to find the proper balance between self-awareness and self-confidence. Though I am confident in my ability to learn, grow and achieve great things in life, I acknowledge that my abilities are limited, and that by leaning on others, we will find much more success in contributing to the overall well-being of our planet. In addition, I will ensure that my actions focus on improving the lives of others here on earth rather than focusing on their potential 'afterlife.' For I believe the goal in life is not to strive for life after death, but rather to live before we die.