Habit #2 Begin with the End in Mind

Have you ever… tried to put together a puzzle without seeing the finished picture?

Have you ever… tried to build a house without blueprints?

Have you ever… tried bake without a recipe?

Have you ever… tried to travel to a new place without using a map?

Have you ever… tried to become a successful adult without a plan?

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Table Talk What do all of these examples have in common? What does it mean to begin with the end in mind?

One Danger in Not Having an End in Mind You are at a critical crossroads in life and the paths you choose now can affect you forever.

Don’t Be Sheep 450 Sheep Jump to Their Deaths in Turkey Friday, July 8, 2005 9:59 PM EDT The Associated Press First one sheep jumped to its death. Then stunned Turkish shepherds, who had left the herd to graze while they had breakfast, watched as nearly 1,500 others followed, each leaping off the same cliff, Turkish media reported.

Silent Reading Read about beginning with the end in mind on pages 75-84 in the book entitled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. In your notes, write down 5 things you could begin doing tomorrow to become more successful.