This weekend, in between making chili and watching to see how my Fantasy Football team was doing, I revised my mini-mission statements for all of the hats I wear. I left out my family roles for privacy.

PERSONAL ROLES

I’m THE WILLY WONKA OF CREATIVITY. I know I can tap into an endless source of creativity whenever I want. Like Wonka, I’m so unique that I have no competition. My imagination is the Incredible Hulk – smashing through creative blocks. This is my genius role.
I’m SLIGHTLY TWISTED. This is my shadow self where I root for the villain. It is horror movies, heavy metal music, anarchy, and a fascination with true crime. It is genius mixed with mischief. This is my Joker role.
I’m a WRITER. Writing my own funky fiction gives me a pathway to explore my imagination. I get to stretch out and play. This is my world creation role.
I’m a MOVIE BUFF. Movies have always been magical for me. Films keep me company and they’re my supportive backdrop for getting important things done. This is my get into-a-groove role.
I’m a CHEF. I find my flow state while cooking tasty recipes. Cooking helps me to appreciate the value of simple preparation and fresh ingredients. This is my find-my-flow-state role.
I’m a BACKGAMMON BON VIVANT. I love playing backgammon because it’s an elegant, classic game. I feel sophisticated like James Bond. When I hear the sound of dice on felt, I imagine I’m living in the kinky, groovy 1970s. This is my fun role.

PROFESSIONAL ROLES

I’m a VISIONARY & CEO. I lead the All the Hats We Wear (ATHWW) company in its commitment to help people around the globe create journals they’ll treasure for a lifetime. I make sure my community experiences the company’s core values: to be joyful, productive, and fulfilled. I keep the company grounded in the belief that curating and developing the roles we play is the foundation of the ATHWW system. This is my change-the-world role.
I’m a WORLD-CLASS PROBLEM SOLVER. I follow trends, consume the news, and read voraciously to stay informed about current events around the globe. I transform what I learn into products that solve real problems and improve people’s lives dramatically. This is my lookout-tower role.
I’m the SARA BLAKELY OF PROFIT. I channel Sara Blakely and her ability to warmly connect with her community while consistently generating healthy revenue and profit through top-notch service. I combine Sara Blakely’s warmth with a dash of Grant Cardone’s drive. This is my abundance role.
I’m a FIRESIDE CHAT COMMUNITY BUILDER. I attract people into the ATHWW community to celebrate wins and support one another through challenges. The group has a warm, friendly vibe similar to folks enjoying one another’s company while discussing meaningful things around a crackling campfire. This is my bringing-people-together role.
I’m the WIZARD OF OFFERS. I make it easy for prospects to see how the ATHWW company can help them thrive and survive. I make attractive offers that help people win the day. I don’t think about selling, I focus on serving. This is my red carpet role.
I’m PATIENT ZERO. I’m the #1 ATHWW customer! I’m a lifelong journaler who lives the system every day and relentlessly tests, refines, and improves it through my own experience. I stay current on journaling research and trends to bring the best ideas into ATHWW. This is my walk-the-talk role.
I’m a PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER. I lead unique, engaging workshops that inspire people to begin journaling with purpose every day. I use storytelling, powerful images that audience members can see in their mind’s eye, humor, and my own experiences to make ideas memorable. Each presentation expands the reach of my work and the ATHWW mission. This is my communication role.
I’m a MUSIC THERAPIST. My passion for music enriches the lives of others. I provide the space for patients in crisis to feel safe and to make progress in their recovery. My interventions create powerful therapeutic change for the clients I serve. This is my therapeutic role.

MIND/BODY/SPIRIT ROLES

I’m a MUSICIAN. Being a musician is the deepest passion of my life. I do everything as a musician! It is the one role that shows up in every other role. Performing, composing, and improvising connect me with others on a deeply spiritual level. This is my passion role.
I’m a MEDITATOR. Transcendental Meditation guides me to experience bliss and infinite abundance whenever I want. Daily practice brings beautiful depth to my life and allows me to catch the big-fish ideas. TM is effortless and helps me share my soul with a world that desperately needs it. This is my magic-reset-button role.
I’m LEAN & STRONG. I’m lean, strong, and attractive. I live a full life so I need lots of energy and endurance to be my best physically and cognitively every day so I can live my overall mission. This is my energy role.
I’m a MINIMALIST. I make room for what matters by removing what doesn’t. I choose less clutter, fewer distractions, and simpler systems so my time and attention can go toward the people and experiences I value. This is my clarity role.
I’m a BEGINNER ZEN BUDDHIST. I’m on a journey of compassion and acceptance through Zen Buddhism. I have a beginner’s mind always. I stop to appreciate the abundance I have in all of my roles. This is my being-present-in-the-moment role.

STEWARDSHIP

· I’m an INVESTOR. I’m a wealth builder and make disciplined choices with money to make sure I have the resources to support the people, experiences, causes, and roles that matter to me. This is my growth role.

· I’m a PHILANTHROPIST & GIVER. I’m a philanthropist in training. I give without expectation of receiving anything back in return. I give time, money, and resources to worthy causes I’m passionate about. Giving is a habit. Milton Hershey and Dolly Parton are my models for giving. This is my legacy role.