Thursday, November 3, 2016

"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Corey


Habit 1: Be proactive- ("Habit one is the key to unlocking all the other habits and that's why is 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.") This quote or statement means that you are the start and the reason to a successful life. It is your choice or
decision if you want to  make the best out of yourself, no one
else's. In other words, don't let anyone ruin or hold you back
from your goals and dreams.
Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind- ("Control your own destiny or someone else will." When you know where you intend to end up, you know where you are now.") This statement means that if you think about where you want to be in the future, you know what to do now to get and reach that goal. You are responsible for making the path you want to be when you have reached the end.
Habit 3: Put first things first- ("Organize and execute around priorities.") This statement means that if you put your responsibilities first, you will succeed. Also if you really want to reach your goals, you can't let any obstacle to get in your way, always manage to get over or across them. So you should always keep the important things first.
Habit 4: Think win-win- ("Think win-win or no deal.") What this quote means is that you should always have the mind of a winner in order to achieve your goals. You have to have your mind set and forward on positivity. Having a positive attitude will play a big role on thinking win-win. Think win-win and you will always win in something that you really set your mind to.
Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood- ("Diagnose before you prescribe.") I believe this quote means that first you should learn to understand others before they understand you. For example, when someone is explaining themselves, you should stop and listen in their perspective. After words they're done, that is
when you explain your perspective. So as the picture says, think more talk less.
Habit 6: Synergize- ("The whole is greater than the sun of its parts (1+2=3)") What this quote means is that you should get along with other people and get to know them better in order to work well with them. Also, to learn from others weaknesses and their strengths because you might get something out of it and help them sometimes. This also means that if work in a team, you can come up with better solutions and bigger yet better things.
Habit 7: Sharpen the saw- ("The four dimensions of Self-renewal: physical, mental, spiritual, social,
and emotional.") What this means is that if you become more fierce, you will accomplish more in life.
Reflection: The 7 habits is the key to making a better person of yourself. It is there to help you understand and listen to others, just as they would to you. I will commit to being a high achiever and being great to my community in the best of way. Also, besides listening, I know I can have a positive mind to think the best for myself in order to push myself to accomplish more.

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