The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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 seats of my destiny, not just a passenger."
Habit 2: Being with the End in Mind
"Control your own destiny or someone else will."(Jack Welch)
"When you know where you intended to end up, you know where you are now."
(Covey)
This mean that your are the only one who decides about your life and non one else. You are who decides where everything ends or starts. You are the only one who decide to
Habit 3: Put First Things First
" Organize and execute around priorities."
To put first thing first is a thing of responsible people. When you are
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
"Think win-win or no deal."
Most of us learn to base our self-worth on comparisons and
competition. We think about succeeding in terms of someone else failing that
is, if I win, you lose, or if you win, I lose. Life becomes a zero-sum game.
There is only so much pie to go around, and if you get a big piece, there is
less for me, it’s not fair, and I’m going to make sure you don’t get anymore.
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood
"Diagnose before you prescribe."
Habit 6: Synergize
"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts (1+1=3)"
When people begin to interact together genuinely, and
they’re open to each other’s influence, they begin to gain new insight. The
capability of inventing new approaches is increased exponentially because of
differences.
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
The Four Dimensions of self-Renewal: Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Social/Emotional
The habit 7 means take care of your body by eating right, exercising and
getting sleep. Spend time with family and friends. Learn in lots of ways
and lots of places, not just at school. Find meaningful ways to help others.
Reflection: The seven ways are helpful to live every day in life. If you want your live a peace life the 7 ways are your key. I will put this in my life. I am sure this will change my life in a god way.
