Mission Statement

I was in a discussion last weekend about mission statements and what makes a good mission statement. There were two elements that we discussed that made a lot of sense to me.
1) It needs to be hard
2) The fewer words the better

As examples we discussed Kawasaki’s mission statement “Beat Yamaha.” It’s a difficult motto to achieve and its short.
President John F. Kennedy’s mission statement “Go to the moon.” Again, not easy and yet brief.

My mission statement might be a combination like, 'Beat Kirk to the moon." LOL.
It won't be easy, but it is concise.

Actually, in my writing I try to avoid the competitiveness that can easily creep in especially when I haven't yet achieved 'Inker of the Week' status. Grrr. All competitiveness aside, I think my writing mission would be, “Create a better world.”
Somehow, some way as I write I want to remember the reason I started writing in the first place.
So what's your mission statement?

Italy...Mio Core!

So I was asked today at lunch by my delightful editor coworkers this question: "If you could live anywhere in the world, barring job opportunities and other practical factors, where would you live?"

Perhaps I was quick to answer, but the first thought that came to mind was Italy. Even though I lived in Hungary for a couple years and have been to Alaska (truly one of God's greatest gifts to mankind--and sorry, Texas: Alaska is the biggest state in the Union), Italy came to mind. So now I'm trying to figure out why my subconscious "blink-decision" mind threw Italy out there.

Maybe a top ten list would help.

10: Italy has lots of beautiful beaches.

9: Italy has lots of amazing art.

8: Italy has beautiful countrysides.

7: Italy created pizza.

6: Italy looks like a big boot and not just like a grape juice stain (like many countries of the world).

5. Italians believe there is more to life than working in an office all day.

4. Venice.

3. Opera!

2. Tuscany.

1. Super Mario Bros.

Okay, now I just need to buy my plane tickets...