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