Discussion

The average American watches television for six hours a day. This is a clear example of the fact that unless you consciously and intentionally control your attention, someone will control it for you. To the extent that you focus attention on objectives deliberately set, you will be able to manage your own mind. In that self-management, you increase your freedom and independence.

· What do you want to contribute with your time and energy?

· What do you want to leave behind as a result of your labors?

· What do you want the outcome of your career to mean to people who are close to you and to the larger community?