Review Habit 2 11/12

What is the purpose of a personal mission statement?

• To impress your friends and family.

• To provide a guide for your life based on your values and goals.

• To list things you want to buy.

• To help you get a better grade in school.

Which of the following is an example of “Beginning with the End in Mind”?

• Doing whatever feels good in the moment.

• Setting a goal to be successful and planning your courses accordingly.

• Waiting until the last minute to decide on your future career.

• Spending all your time on social media.

Why is it important to identify your values when setting goals?

• Values are irrelevant to setting goals.

• Your values ensure that your goals are meaningful and aligned with what matters most to you.

• It’s easier to ignore long-term consequences when you know your values.

• Values make goal-setting harder.

Which of the following is an example of “Beginning with the End in Mind”?

• Doing whatever feels good in the moment.

• Setting a goal to be successful and planning your courses accordingly.

• Waiting until the last minute to decide on your future career.

• Spending all your time on social media.

Think of a time when you acted without considering the long-term consequences. How might “beginning with the end in mind” have helped you make a better decision?

What are some specific goals you have for the next year? How can keeping those goals in mind help you stay focused on what matters?