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are on a mission you rally your greatest resources and your greatest capabilities. You set the highest standards and lead the way. You exalt and engage every one around you. Your purpose is clear and your goals are exactly defined. This is when you are really living.

With my five Cat Hospitals, we were definitely on a mission. We were more than in business. We were out to prove something and elevate the standards of care for all cats that came into our lives. We weren't shy about it either. We let the world know we were the best and we were ready to show you. Just bring in your kitty and see.

At the level of mission, you really contribute too. We saved thousands of cats from "convenience killing" and found them new homes in our adoption centers versus just putting them to sleep for the convenience of their owners who were moving and couldn't keep their cat. We saved thousands of cat's lives by delivering a higher standard of medical care and through diagnostics to solve problems medically and behaviorally versus just watching the problem and hoping it would solve itself. We really contributed to the betterment of our patients. From fulfilling our mission, we all gained the wealth of an emotional pot of gold that we get to keep for the rest of our lives.

What could you do in your life to live at the level of mission? Do you have a mission? What mission could you take on? What exalted purpose would you like to actualize? Search your heart. We all have something of greatness to contribute. Maybe you have an invention you would like to bring to market. I have known many people with a great idea or invention that they never actualize because five thousand dollars stood in their way. Five thousand dollars is nothing. If you have to, get a part time job at night to save up an extra

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