Begin With the End in Mind

What do you possibly need to write in order to Begin with the End in Mind?

• A mission statement

• A letter stating possible career options

• A list of goals

• Your best qualities in a resume

The motto for "Begin with the End in Mind" is...

• Since you're the driver, decide where you want to go and draw a map to get there

• Control yourself

• Don't hit any road bumps

• It doesn't matter which way to walk

What is the central idea of this paragraph?

• You are the driver of your life, not the passenger.

• Since you are the driver, decide where you want to go and draw up a map to get there.

• Decide on your values and set goals.

What is the main idea of the following text? Although Habit 2 applies to many different circumstances and levels of life, the most fundamental application of “begin with the end in mind” is to begin today with the image, picture, or paradigm of the end of your life as your frame of reference or the criterion by which everything else is examined. Each part of your life—today’s behavior, tomorrow’s behavior, next week’s behavior, next month’s behavior—can be examined in the context of the whole, of what really matters most to you. By keeping that end clearly in mind, you can make certain that whatever you do on any particular day does not violate the criteria you have defined as supremely important, and that each day of your life contributes in a meaningful way to the vision you have of your life as a whole.

• Begin with the end in mind means thinking about the past and coming up with a plan.

• Begin with the end in mind means examining today's behavior, and tomorrow's behavior and aligning what you do to what matters most to you.

• Begin with the end in mind means thinking about what you want today, and how to achieve it.

Habit 2 says, "Begin..."

• first things first.

• with the end in mind.

• again, when you fail.

One who "begins with the end in mind," will also...

• go with the flow

• live in the moment

• go for the goal

One dangerous roadblock to watch out for when you "begin with the end in mind," is ______ ________ ________ _______________." A person with this syndrome says, "I've blown it. Who cares anyway?"

• It's All Over Syndrome

• It Wasn't Me Syndrome

• Who Has Goals Syndrome

What does the phrase 'Begin with the end in mind' primarily emphasize in goal setting?

• A) Focusing on immediate tasks without considering future outcomes.

• B) Planning with a clear vision of the desired outcome.

• C) Ignoring the end result and focusing on the process.

In the context of 'Begin with the end in mind,' which of the following best describes a proactive approach?

• A) Reacting to situations as they occur.

• B) Planning ahead with a clear goal in mind.

• C) Avoiding planning to stay flexible.

Which sentence best illustrates the concept of 'Begin with the end in mind'?

• A) I will start my project and see where it leads me.

• B) I will outline my project goals before starting.

• C) I will work on my project without any specific goals.