The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People ( 05 )

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Personal responsibility, or proactivity, is fundamental to the first creation. Returning to thecomputer metaphor, Habit 1 says "You are the programmer." Habit 2, then, says, "Write the program."
Until you accept the idea that you are responsible, that you are the programmer, you won't really invest in writing the program.
As proactive people , we can begin to give expression to what we want to be and to do in our lives.
We can write a personal mission statement, a personal constitution.


One of the main things his research showed was that almost all of the world-class athletes and otherpeak performers are visualizers. They see it; they feel it; they experience it before they actually do it.
They Begin with the End in Mind.


After you identify your various roles, then you can think about the Long Term Goals are plans you make that support the principles described in your Mission Statement.


An effective goal focuses primarily on results rather than activity. It identifies where you want to be, and, in the process, helps you determine where you are.

It unifies your efforts and energy. It gives meaning and purpose to all you do. And it can finally translate itself into daily activities so that you are proactive, you are in charge of your life, you are making happen each day the things that will enable you to fulfill your personal mission statement