3. • To begin with the end in mind means to start
with a clear understanding of your destination. It
means to know where you;re going so that you
better understand where you are now.
4. Where To
• W- What
• H- Hook/hold
• E- Experiences
• R- Rethink/revise
• E- Evaluate
• T- Tailor
• O- Organize
5. Begin with the End in Mind
• Know where you are going and make sure all of
the steps are taken in the right direction.
• First determine the right things to accomplish,
then the right way to accomplish them.
6. What It means
• Why is it so important to have an end in mind?
I’ll give you two good reasons. The first is that
you are at a critical crossroads in life, and the
paths you choose now can affect you forever.
7. The crossroads of life
• The paths you choose today can shape you
forever. It’s both frightening and exciting that we
have to make so many vital decisions when
we’re so young and full of hormones.
8. Friends
• Take your choice of friends as an example. What
a powerful influence they can have on your
attitude reputation, and direction. The need to be
accepted and be part of a group is powerful.
9. Sex
• An Important decision with huge consequences.
Sex is an very important decision because it may
lead you to the wrong path. Consequences might
be from being an early parents to getting an HIV.
10. Who’s in the lead
• Without an end in mind of our own we are often
so quick to follow anyone who is willing to lead.
• It’s like waiting for the race to start, but no one
knew where the starting line was.
11. Personal Mission Statement
• Why not write your own personal mission
statement? Many teens have you’ll see, they
come in all types and varieties. Some are long
and some are short.
12. Mission Statement
• Have confidence in yourself and everyone else
around you.
• Be kind courteous, and respectful to all people.
• Set reachable goals
• Never lose sight of these goals.
• Ask questions.
13. Uncovering your talents
• An important part of developing a personal
mission statement is discovering what you’re
good at.
• Another truth is that we all blossom at different
times. So if you’re a late bloomer, relax. It may
take you a while to uncover your talents.
14. The Great Discovery
• The Great Discovery designed to help you get in
touch with your deeper self as you prepare to
write a mission statement.