Comments on: Personal Mission Statement – Develop Your Conduct Code

By: Respect and the Power of Dignity

Respect and the Power of Dignity — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:41:44 +0000

[...] strength in character that is evolved. They likely live by an internal code as I have written about here. They may not necessarily be the most successful people in the text book definition but that [...]

By: Marc Winitz

Marc Winitz — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:10:43 +0000

Thank you Patty for you kind words. I don’t think saying to “live and work in a creative and adventurous way” is feeble. It sounds like it is an important to how you want to live your life. At least you recognize and know this, a lot of people don’t spend time figuring out what is important to them. Also, don’t feel like what I have written here needs to be used as a comparison to what you have done or will do. The purpose is simply to get everyone thinking in another way, so I am glad you are inspired.

By: Marc Winitz

Marc Winitz — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:55:02 +0000

Ben, your code is great. Simple yet meaningful. I especially like #5, much better to focus your energy into productive areas of life for yourself or others.

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:29:01 +0000

Marc, I love Bushido. You’re post is something close to my heart.

My personal code of conduct which I’ve had had for a few years now includes,

1. Patience
2. Courage
3. Focus
4. Serve others
5. I don’t play with crap (ie I don’t engage in things that are harmful to me)

Good post Marc. I genuinely believe that we should all have a code of conduct

By: Patty - Why Not Start Now?

Patty - Why Not Start Now? — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:51:24 +0000

Wow, Marc, I’m going to echo everyone else and say I just think your code of conduct is stunning. It’s way more than mission statement and so beautifully expresses who you are and how much you care about others and the world around you. I’ve made some feeble attempts at something similar, but it was mostly stuff like, “live and work in a creative and adventurous way.” Kind of pales in comparison to yours, so I’m inspired! Thanks.
.-= Patty – Why Not Start Now?´s last blog ..Being Alive =-.

By: Marc Winitz

Marc Winitz — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:45:01 +0000

Hi Belinda – thanks for visiting, I appreciate your kind words. Definitely don’t know what to make of the politics of the climate bill but we all can certainly do things now without any direction from DC. What I am doing isn’t even political, its just responsible. Hopefully others will follow.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:15:31 +0000

Hi Marc, this is my first visit here, clicking over from Patty – Why Not Start Now. I think your code of conduct is wonderful. One of my favorite people said recently that life can be overwhelming if we’re conscious and aware and setting parameters for ourselves that help keep us on our chosen path is so helpful in this free-for-all climate we share.
I’m struck by your genuine appeal at the end to keep you honest. What a great example you set for us: as you teach, so you shall learn.
Lastly, I see that you’re also in San Francisco like me so #5 is almost automatic for me as well. It doesn’t look like the climate bill will pass this year which makes our collective effort to save our planet more critical than ever before. Thanks.

By: Marc Winitz

Marc Winitz — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:00:50 +0000

@Phil – That’s great that you have a framework already. The name is less important than the purpose behind it. I find what you say to be very interesting in terms of my external focus. It is precisely this external focus that puts it back on me. That’s the real self improvement lesson, thanks for point that out. Right now I am focused on the first one “An Obligation to Teach Others” which is what this blog is all about. Thanks for your insightful comments here.

@markwschaefer – Well, I am honored that a Nepalese Trained Ninja would come to my site – thank you Yeah, lot’s of behaving badly going on, but that’s OK, nobody is perfect. Thanks for coming by.

By: Mark W Schaefer

Mark W Schaefer — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:54:08 +0000

Marc, this article is so needed and so timely. I just had a long conversation about bloggers behaving badly and this piece should be required reading. Thanks!!

By: Phil - Less Ordinary Living

Phil - Less Ordinary Living — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:50:04 +0000

Mark –

I call my rules for life principles, however they form a code of conduct for me. I think yours are wonderful because of the focus on others and the world around you. I agree that focusing on one area at a time brings real rewards. Which area are you starting with? For me, I’m focusing on my first principal – Life is precious, make the most of every moment.

Thanks for a great post,

Phil
.-= Phil – Less Ordinary Living´s last blog ..Stop taking life too seriously – 5 ways to enjoy the journey =-.