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“Begin with the end in mind” means to start any action or project with a clear understanding of your purpose and desired outcome. It’s about having a vision of who you want to be and what you want to achieve — personally, professionally, and within your community. As Stephen Covey puts it, it is about “living by design, not by default.”
In youth work, this habit reminds us to act intentionally. Youth workers and young people alike benefit from defining their values, long-term goals, and the kind of impact they want to have. When we are clear about our purpose, our decisions become more meaningful and aligned with what truly matters.
For youth workers, “beginning with the end in mind” is also about designing learning experiences that help young people set meaningful goals, envision their future, and take steps toward it. When we help young people connect their everyday actions with their long-term aspirations, we support empowerment, self-leadership, and purpose-driven learning.
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The person who owns this badge…
...learned to define a clear personal and professional vision for their future.
...recognised the importance of connecting everyday actions to long-term goals.
...applied the “begin with the end in mind” mindset to act with purpose and direction.
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Reflect on today’s learnings:
- What personal or professional goals did you identify during the activities today?
- How does having a clear vision influence your motivation, focus, and daily choices?
- How does the approach of “beginning with the end in mind” help you to act with more clarity, creativity, and purpose in your own life and work?
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How can you use your learnings in your work with young people?
- How can you support young people in defining their own goals and vision for the future?
- What tools or methods could help them explore what is meaningful to them and how to plan steps toward their goals?
- How can you create learning experiences that connect their everyday actions with their long-term aspirations?