Article’s main ideas
The habit ‘Begin with the End in Mind’ suggests that to achieve success, a person needs to choose the direction of development, that is, set the goals that he or she seeks. Goals must correspond to the life interests and values of the individual. Thus, having acquired this habit, the person provides their successes and personal effectiveness. Moreover, the goals must first be through – to create a plan with the help of the mind and then engage in their physical implementation.
According to Sime (para. 3), the advantages of this habit in the ability to concentrate efforts on a particular achievement, progress towards which can be seen.
There are several obstacles to the successful application of the habit in practice. First, many alternatives create the temptation to remain in a position where many opportunities are still open than to limit them to one. Second, the goal is too vague, and the person does not represent the final result. Third, fear of collapse does not allow to set a goal since there will be no failures if there are no attempts.
Understanding the reason why there are difficulties in using the habit ‘Begin with the End in Mind’ can help in eliminating challenges and establishing the right development path.
Why did this article attract my attention?
This article attracted my attention as it does not just describe the benefits of the ‘Begin with the End in Mind’ habit but offered an opinion on why the method might not work in certain cases. The study of any phenomenon requires careful verification of its various aspects. The credibility of the journal, as well as the clarity of the material, are additional advantages of the source.
Work Cited
Citation: Sime, Carley. “Why Is It Hard To Start With The End In Mind?” Forbes, 2019. Web.