The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is, to be honest, a dreadfully long book which covers only a few points. Granted, the points are extremely important!
I here summarize the points - they make an excellent "jump-off" point for personal development and changing your mindset.
Certain basic principles and values make people more effective
| ▪ Fairness ▪ Integrity ▪ Equity ▪ Caring |
▪ Human dignity and worth ▪ A spirit of service ▪ Excellence ▪ Courage |
▪ Patience ▪ Honesty ▪ Nurturance ▪ Encouragement |
| ▪ Can-do attitude that recognizes potential | ||
The Seven Habits
- Be Proactive: Do not impose limits on yourself that prevent you from acting
- Begin with the End in Mind: Draft a personal mission statement that outlines your goals and describes who you want to be
- Put First Things First: To change who you are, change how you act; don’t confuse the important with the urgent
- Think “Win-Win”: Two wins make everyone better off
- Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood: Always understand what the other party needs / wants and why
- Synergize: Listen, reflect, respond, cooperate
- Sharpen the Saw: Take the time to care for your body, soul, mind, and heart
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