Understanding Personal Mission Statements

How does a personal mission statement help you?

• a) It keeps you busy

• b) It provides direction and purpose

• c) It gives you more free time

• d) It makes you popular

Why is it important to review and update your personal mission statement regularly?

• a) To change your handwriting

• b) To ensure it continues to reflect your goals and values

• c) To show it to your friends

• d) To memorize it

Which of the 7 Habits emphasizes the importance of having a personal mission statement?

• a) Be Proactive

• b) Begin with the End in Mind

• c) Put First Things First

• d) Think Win-Win

Which habit helps you prioritize your activities and make decisions based on your personal mission statement?

• a) Be Proactive

• b) Begin with the End in Mind

• c) Put First Things First

• d) Think Win-Win

What is a personal mission statement?

• a) A list of daily tasks

• b) A declaration of your goals and values

• c) A schedule for the week

• d) A letter to a friend

What should be included in a personal mission statement?

• a) Your favorite TV shows

• b) Your goals, values, and what is important to you

• c) Your daily chores

• d) Your friends' opinions

Which habit encourages you to think about your long-term goals and create a personal mission statement?

• a) Synergize

• b) Sharpen the Saw

• c) Begin with the End in Mind

• d) Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

How can you demonstrate the habit of "Sharpen the Saw" in relation to your personal mission statement?

• a) By focusing only on studying

• b) By balancing your goals with activities that rejuvenate you

• c) By working all the time without breaks

• d) By ignoring your personal growth

How can the habit "Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood" help when sharing your personal mission statement with others?

• a) By ignoring others' opinions

• b) By listening to others and considering their feedback

• c) By telling everyone your goals are the best

• d) By avoiding conversations about your goals