"The
7 Habits of Highly Effective People"
by Stephen R. Covey
โThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective Peopleโ provides a transformational guide for personal and professional success. In order to change a situation, we must change ourselves and in order to change ourselves, we must change our perceptions.
Take responsibility for your own life and choices. Focus on
what you can control rather that what you canโt. You have control over your
actions and responses, regardless of external circumstances.
Habit 2: BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
Define your core values and long-term goals. Have a clear vision of your desired destination before embarking on any endeavor. By envisioning the desired outcomes, you can align your daily actions and decisions with your purpose.
Habit 3: PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST
Increase productivity, reduce stress and achieve a sense of balance by organizing your time and priorities effectively.
Habit 4: THINK WIN-WIN
Seek mutual beneficial solutions and foster cooperation. Strive for outcomes that benefit all parties involved. Adopt an โabundant mindsetโ rather than falling into the trap of โscarcity mindsetโ.
Habit 5: SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD
Genuinely understand othersโ perspectives before sharing your own. Build trust and connection through understanding, respect and empathy.
Habit 6: SYNERGIZE
Work collaboratively with others to achieve goals and create more significant outcomes than any individual could achieve alone.
Habit 7: SHARPEN THE SAW
To maintain effectiveness, you must invest time in self-care, continuous learning and personal development. Take time to renew and improve yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually for continued success.
