Begin with the end in mind

This habit is about having a clear vision of what you want to achieve in life. It's about setting goals and making a plan to achieve them. When you have a clear vision, you're more likely to stay focused and motivated on your path to success.

Start with a clear destination to determine your steps. Identify your values and live by them.

• Visualize in detail your own funeral. What are they saying about how you lived your life, and your relationships? What do you want them to say? Change your priorities accordingl...

Beginning with the end in mind is also extremely important for businesses. 

Being a manager is about optimizing for efficiency. But being a leader is about setting the right strategic vision for your organization in the first place, and asking, "What are we trying to accomplish?"

Befo...