HABIT 2BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

CHALLENGE

• You will each be divided into groups.

• You will each be given a puzzle in a bag, without the box, so it will be up to your group to figure out what the puzzle is, and to build that puzzle.

• Work as efficiently as possible!

• Wait until ALL groups receive their puzzles before beginning.

WHY DID WE DO THE PUZZLE ACTIVITY?

• If Habit #2 is about beginning with the end (your goal) in mind, why did we build puzzles?

• What were the difficulties when you received the puzzle in the beginning?

• Was it easier with the box? Did you feel at least you had a plan?

“END IN MIND” MEANS:

• Deciding where you want to go in life.

• Deciding what your values are and setting goals.

• Thinking beyond today.

• Deciding what direction you want to take with your life.

WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO HAVE AN END IN MIND?

• When you come to critical crossroads in your life it will help you choose the right path.

• If you don’t decide your own future, someone else will do it for you. • *ahem think proactive ahem*

PICK YOUR OWN SUMMIT

• YouTube - Motivational Speech - Pick A Summit

• The speaker will ask you to follow along in the beginning…please do what he asks!

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?

• In your journal, draw a large circle.

• Think of this circle as you and your WHOLE life, from now until the end.

• For the next 5-7 minutes write down as many dreams and/or goals you have for yourself/life. Dream big but keep it realistic.

• Remember, what do you want to accomplish? What do you want for your life? What legacy will you leave?

GOALS – BUCKET LIST

• How many goals did you come up with?

• This list is a “live document”, you can add to this list whenever you want.

• You can discover new goals as you grow and change. Think about this list from time to time and see what goals/summit you can check off.

NEWSPAPER ACTIVITY

• Five years from now, your local paper does a story about you and they want to interview the person who you are closest to – a parent, a brother or sister, a friend, a boyfriend or girlfriend. What would you want them to say about you?

• Write the article that would be found in the newspaper along with a picture or illustration of you and paste the sheet in your booklet.

• Example headline – • Family and friends declare: “Gr-r-eat guy!” or It’s only a

matter of time before she starts designing your clothes!

TEACHER AND STUDENTS DEVELOP A TUTORING PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

STUDENTSAndrew Champion, teacher at a local school, is celebrating with his students today at the opening of our city’s newest tutoring program. Champion launched the group “LEARN!” at his school earlier this year. Mr. Champion and his students designed and planned this learning opportunity for middle school students. Leigh White, colleague of Champion, tells Daily News that, “Andrew was always passionate about helping students who struggle in school”. White recalls the time they spent together at UNB while doing their Bachelor of Education degree. “Andrew always believed that students who struggle should get the help they need.” Andrew is described by his family as “hard-working, yet easy going. He is dedicated to his friends and family and his students.” Champion is planning to complete his Masters of Education and hopes to continue this program at his school for years to come.

• What supports do you have that can help you achieve these goals?

• Share your “story” or life goals with those around you or the class.