Habit
2: Begin With The End In Mind
If
Teens aren't clear of where they want to end up in life, about their values,
goals, and what they stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed to
and from by the opinions of others. Help your teen create a personal mission
statement which will act as a road map and direct and guide his decision-making
process.
“Keep
your eyes on the price.” Determine your des ired prize and don’t quit until you
have realized the achievement of your prize. Then set another prize, another
goal or desire that you would really like to achieve. Begin with the
achievement of your prize in mind. Visualize and then realize. Start by having
a target in mind; know where you are going.
One prize
or goal you definitely need to establish for yourself is the prize of an honorable
graduation from high school- that you will receive your diploma honestly and
with integrity- that you earned it with perfect honesty.