Affects how it ends. Beginning with the end in mind not only allows us to have a clearer picture of what we’re working towards. It also helps us to plan how we will achieve our goal.

The start, therefore, is more important. It involves slowing down at the onset and asking those questions that will clarify where we’re headed. Then, we can think about the route we will take.While we can be stubborn about the goal, we need to be flexible about how we get there.

And as we march toward our goal, it helps to be present in the journey. To learn and adapt, and to enjoy the niceties that the journey offers us.