#079 - Begin With the End in Mind

Steven Covey teaches us in his book “7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” that habit two is to begin with the end in mind.

The habit is basically refers to always having the image of the end of your life as your frame of reference to evaluate everything else. He says to start with a clear idea of your destination, so that what you're doing daily will always result in going in the right direction. The things that make your life busy should at least be important to you.

Clear idea of your destination...

Although, I agree that the clearer your picture you have of where you want to land in life…the easier it will be to make the right decisions to propel you forward.

However, does this mean that we should wait to take action until we have a clear picture of our destination?

If I would have waited until I had complete clarity to leave my traditional 9-5 job behind me, I would still be stuck in a lifestyle where I felt stifled.

This little two-word question started it all into a new life of creating a lifestyle and work that I absolutely love.

Two words…

What if?

Asking “what if” started the ball rolling, but I definitely didn’t have a crystal-clear vision of my destination.

I hope you enjoy this week’s episode and it sparks a little fire in you.

Feel good about getting started, even if you don’t have a completely clear vision of your destination. Doing, learning, and trying will give you the clarity you need.

Know that it’s OK to be a little (or a lot) fuzzy in your vision of your future. Your vision will give you direction. As you take your first steps, you will gain clarity.

The lesson here...don't wait.

If you truly want to achieve more freedom that an online business would grant you...don't worry if you're nervous or feel like you don't know what you're doing.

Just start.

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I'm confident that you’ll achieve freedom in life and in work you're looking for.

Enjoy!