Students in higher education are uniquely pressured every day to make decisions that will affect their life path. This weight often leads to fear, procrastination, or quitting altogether.
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind is about finding peace through a plan. With a defined direction, students are shaped by their own values and aspirations rather than outside pressures. This habit encourages students to identify where they want to go and who they want to become—academically, professionally, and personally.
Students who live Habit 2 are sure of their academic path and are set on their major. They join clubs and campus initiatives to better pursue their vision for their future. They network and they prepare for life after graduation. Living Habit 2 becomes a compass for them both during their education and after.
Building a Mission Statement
One of the most effective ways to help students embrace Habit 2 is by guiding them in developing a Personal Mission Statement. This serves as their personal blueprint, reinforcing their identity, clarifying their goals, and turning their aspirations into actionable steps.
By supporting students in crafting a Personal Mission Statement, institutions empower them to navigate their education with intention—helping them live by design rather than default. It’s an initiative that can change a student’s life forever.
Our FREE Mission Builder Tool is a good way to introduce yourself, institution admin, and students to this practice.
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Help students find direction and purpose with this free online tool.
It is incredibly easy to work harder and harder at climbing the ladder of success only to realize that it’s leaning against the wrong wall.
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Help students find direction and purpose with this free online tool.
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See how institutions are improving retention and student success by teaching students the 7 Habits.
Focus and act on what you can control and influence instead of what you can’t.
Define clear measures of success and a plan to achieve them.
Prioritize and achieve your most important goals instead of constantly reacting to urgencies.
Collaborate more effectively by building high-trust relationships.
Influence others by developing a deep understanding of their needs and perspectives.
Develop innovative solutions that leverage different perspectives and satisfy all key stakeholders.
Increase motivation, energy, and work/life balance by making time for renewing activities.
See how the 7 Habits can easily integrate into your programs and change the lives of your students.