1. Habit #2 Beginning with the end in mind

2. Journal- Write a one paragraph response answering the questions below.  Why was it easier for student A to put the puzzle together?  Think of the puzzle pieces as the pieces of your life. Do you have a clear end in mind? Do you have a vision or a glimpse of what your future will look like?  How can having a vision, or end goal, help you put the pieces together in your life puzzle?

3. Beginning with the end in mind  It’s like creating an outline before you write an essay, following a recipe to bake a cake, or drawing up a blue print before you build a house  Having an end goal in mind helps you navigate and map out a plan to get there and make your vision a reality.

4. Go back to your vision statement and read it to a partner

5. Critical Crossroads that may impact that vision –How would each impact your vision?? Death of a loved one family financial issues Not enough credits to graduate jail time DUI STD Change your mind about college move to a different State Injury from a sport Car accident- Injury and bills Drug addiction Teen Pregnancy Illness/ Disease Joined a gang

6. At these crossroads…  You have to decide whether you will be Proactive or Reactive (Habit #1!!!)  If you are proactive at these crossroads then it will be easier to get to the end vision that you want.

7. Mission Statement  What is it? How is it different than a vision? A mission statement is a motto that states what your life is about; your reason for living, and overall existence. Following and staying true to this mission will lead you to your vision. Whereas your vision is what the successful future you looks like, feels like, and acts like.

8. EXAMPLE: Chino High School Mission and Vision Mission Our mission at Chino High School is to be responsive to the needs of our students. This includes current and future needs for students and community a safe and secure environment for students and staff. Lifelong learning experiences, respect for those who may be different regardless of race, creed, color or handicapping condition. Every effort will be made to prepare our students for a global, technological, and information based society. Chino High School's encouragement, guidance, caring attitude and opportunities will enhance the lives of our students academically and in our extra curricular activities. We are committed to enhance student overall development, self-pride, high expectations and respect for others. Vision Statement We envision Chino High School as a school which enhances learning via the collaboration of staff, students and community. A safe and secure environment which will produce life long learners, critical thinkers and decision-making skills for our students. Language and cultural diversity along with any handicapping condition will be respected. Empowerment of students along with the knowledge of technology and a greater appreciation of the arts will prepare students for their future. Upon graduation students will have a sense of self-pride, the worth of self and others along with the skills to compete effectively in the 21st Century.

9. You’ve already created a vision, now it’s time to create a personal mission statement 1. The Great Discovery 2. Complete the mission statement fill in

10. Homework: Interview  Interview an adult that values education and learning. See what they envisioned for their life and what crossroads they may have faced.