Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind By: Stephen R. Covey

Sim, Nowell Paolo Q.

Discussion for today

What is Habit 2: Begin with the End of the Mind?

Knowing one’s center

Personal mission statement

“ I can choose my own future create a vision of it “

“I will create results mentally before beginning any activity”

Begin with the End in Mind

Based on the principle that all things are created twice (imagination and physical reality)

To begin today with the image, picture or paradigm of the end of your life

Scores importance of knowing our destination

Leadership and Management

Leadership and Management in the two creation paradigm: Leadership must come first before management

We are more in need of a vision and less in need of a road map

An inner compass will always guide us

Knowing one’s center

Alternate Centers

Spouse center Family center Money center Work center Possession or pleasure center Religion or Church center

Principal Center

Security Wisdom Guidance Power

Personal Mission Statement

Focuses on what you want to be and to do based on principles and values

Is the standard for an individual

It defines the roles and goals founded upon the correct principles

You are the leader of your own life, you create your own destiny and secure your own future that

you have envision