The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
- Mike Hupfer
- Jun 16
- 1 min read
I wouldn't say that I'm a highly effective person. Whatever that means.
My personal favorite is Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.
I think we all want to feel heard and understood.
The Seven Habits
Be Proactive: Taking responsibility for one's life and choices.
Begin with the End in Mind: Defining a clear vision for the future and basing current actions on that ultimate goal.
Put First Things First: Prioritizing and executing the most important goals, rather than constantly reacting to urgent matters.
Think Win-Win: Seeking mutually beneficial solutions in all interactions.
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood: Listening with empathy to truly understand others' perspectives before attempting to make one's own point.
Synergize: Collaborating to find innovative solutions that are better than what any single person could achieve alone.
Sharpen the Saw: Continuously renewing one's physical, mental, spiritual, and social/emotional strengths to maintain long-term effectiveness.
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