1. Habit 2 “Control Your Own Destiny or Someone Else Will” – Jack Welch

2. Begin with the End in Mind Developing a clear picture of where you want to go with your life Developing a clear picture of where you want to go with your life Deciding what values are important to you Deciding what values are important to you Setting goals (short and long term) Setting goals (short and long term)

3. The Crossroads of Life College or Graduate School College or Graduate School Attitude toward life Attitude toward life Sports Sports Friends Friends Dating Dating Values Values Family Family Community Community Family Values

4. Personal Mission Statement A motto or credo that states what your life is about A motto or credo that states what your life is about A blueprint to your life A blueprint to your life Can be short or long Can be short or long “I will live by my own policies. I will sleep with a clear conscience. I will sleep in peace.” – Emperor’s New Clothes

5. Uncovering Your Talents An important part of developing a personal mission statement An important part of developing a personal mission statement Find what you’re good at: a gift, talent, something you exceed at doing Find what you’re good at: a gift, talent, something you exceed at doing Use the “Great Discovery” to find hidden talents Use the “Great Discovery” to find hidden talents

6. Three “Watch-Outs” Negative Labels – an ugly form of prejudice Negative Labels – an ugly form of prejudice “It’s All Over” Syndrome – mistakes have been made, but there’s always a 2 nd, 3 rd, or even 10 th chance to start again….it’s never too late to start over “It’s All Over” Syndrome – mistakes have been made, but there’s always a 2 nd, 3 rd, or even 10 th chance to start again….it’s never too late to start over Wrong Wall – losing sight of things that are far more important than the “popular” thing Wrong Wall – losing sight of things that are far more important than the “popular” thing

7. Go For the Goal Count the Cost – Goal vs Cost Count the Cost – Goal vs Cost Put it in Pen – A goal not written is only a wish Put it in Pen – A goal not written is only a wish Just Do It! – No excuses Just Do It! – No excuses Use Momentous Moments – harness momentum & power for goal setting Use Momentous Moments – harness momentum & power for goal setting Rope Up – borrow strength from others Rope Up – borrow strength from others

8. Make Your Life Extraordinary