The most effective way I know to begin with the end in mind is to develop a personal mission statement or philosophy or creed. It focused on what you want to be (character) and to do (contributions and achievements) and on the values or principles upon which being and doing are based.
Stephen CoveyMost of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.
Stephen CoveyDespite all our gains in technology, product innovation and world markets, most people are not thriving in the organizations they work for.
Stephen Covey