1. Habit 2 Begin with an End in Mind

2. What does it mean? Begin with an end in mind? What does it mean to you? Visualization What characteristics of self do you notice? What are you wearing? What do you do?

3. Crossroads of Life Take out a piece of paper and answer the following questions. Do NOT put your name on it. We will not be sharing these! Do you want to go to college or trade school? What will your attitude toward life be? Should you try out for that team or go out for that activity? What type of friends you do you want to have? Who will you date? What will they be like?

4. Crossroads Cont. Sex before marriage? Do you see yourself drinking, smoking, doing drugs? What values will you choose? Relationship with your family? What will it be like? How will you contribute to society?

5. What about… School Sex Friends Control your own destiny…

6. Personal Mission Statement Personal credo or motto States what your life is about

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10. Mission Statement Your options for creating your own mission statement The Brain Dump – speed write your mission for 15 minutes with no editing. Go back and revise after 15 minutes. The Retreat – Be alone and reflect Quote Collection – look at quotes that are important to you find your own personal meaning.

11. Creating Your Mission Statement You will create your mission statement in a media format (PowerPoint, iMovie, Prezi, etc.) It will contain You mission statement Photos, pictures, images that emphasize your mission Music or background Timeline, today to brainstorm Monday – lab Tuesday - lab