The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Stephan R. Covey

Habit 1: Be Proactive

“Habit 1 is the key to unlocking all the other habits and that’s why it comes first.

It says, “I am the captain of my life.

I can choose my attitude.

I’m responsible for my own happiness or unhappiness.

I am in the driver’s seat of my destiny, not just a passenger.”

Reflection: In the "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" the first habit it to be proactive. What this means is to become proactive by identifying and preventing likely problems. One way by being proactive can 

Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind

“Control your own destiny or someone else will.” 
(Jack Welch)

Reflection: The second habit in "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" 

Habit 3: Put First Things First

“Organize and execute around priorities.” 

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Habit 4: Think Win-Win

“Think win-win or no deal.”

Reflection: The fourth habit in the "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" is to "Think Win-Win.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

“Diagnose before you prescribe.”

Reflection: The fifth habit in "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" is to "seek first to understand, then to be understood." 

Habit 6: Synergize

“ The whole is greater than the sum of its parts (1+1=3)”

Reflection: The sixth habit in "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" is to synergize. What synergize means is to be inventive in the cooperation method. You can use the synergize method by working as a team, have an open mind, and find new solutions to aged problems. 

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

“Four Dimension of Self-Renewal: Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Social/Emotional. ”

Reflection: The seventh habit in "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" is to sharpen the saw. What sharpen the saw means is that you should balance your body with eating healthy. You can eat healthy by having oatmeal for breakfast, peanut butter sandwich for lunch, and salmon with salad for diner. Another way you can sharpen the saw is to get enough sleep at night and balance the time you spend on school, family, and extracurricular activities. 

Reflection: In "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" we learn how to: Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind, Putting First Things First