First Things First

the end in mind,put first things first,Think win-win,Seek first to understand then be understood,Synergize, and Sharpen the saw all of these will help all people but they will help teens more than others. Habit one “Be proactive” Being proactive is an important habit as it is the base for the rest of the habits you will build on this one. The meaning of this habit is to take things into your own hands and not be reactive you need to be proactive and work your way to the things that you want…

help an individual find what is important in his or her life and how to maintain and prioritize those things. Habits five through seven are external habits that challenge individuals to optimize their interaction with individuals and vice versa. Thurman’s statement says that the only way to gain full control…

proactive • Being with the end in mind • Put first things first • Think win-win • Seek first to understand • Synergize • Sharpen the Saw (Covey, 2004) As I assessed my own skills and habits with the Seven Habits Profile Self-Assessment, I discovered my habits are mostly well-developed while I lack in a few areas. Habit 1: Be Proactive Covey describes being proactive as someone who takes responsibility for their own actions and focuses their efforts on things they can control (Covey, 2004). I…

1. According to The Seven Habits of Highly Effective people the first paradigm of human interaction is Win/Win. The Win/Win paradigm of human interaction is a frame of mind that constantly seeks mutual benefits in all human interactions. According to Stephen Covey’s Book the second paradigm of human Interaction is Win/Lose. The Win/Lose is these people are prone to use position, power, credential possessive, or personality to get their ways. According to Covey’s book the third paradigm of human…

strives to teach young readers the importance in healthy habits that will further benefit in their foreseeable future. When comparing the two sources, there are overlapping themes in being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, and putting first things first. In the movie The Village, the habit of being proactive is displayed multiple times throughout the story’s plot. This means that the person or persons are taking responsibility for their actions.One of the crucial characters Lucius…

more successful person when it comes to relationships. Convey himself recounts times where he used certain habits to gain something. Throughout the book 7 habits are discussed and each of these habits reveal a deeper truth to an everyday life. The first habit discussed is “Be proactive”. In this section Convey tells the story of a man named Victor Frankl, he was a psychiatrist, a jew, and one of the many being held in concentration camps by the Nazis. When he gained his freedom he became a…

each have our own way of seeing things and when others often don't see or agree with the things we say that we get defensive and think that there has to be something wrong with that person to think that way. We need to take into account other peoples perceptions and look at the bigger picture. I think that the way Stephen talks about his own experiences with his wife and son that it gives us a more personal touch and can really put a vision to some of the things he talks about. The book…

lives. The first habit that Covey writes about is to, “Be Proactive,” meaning to take control of one’s response-ability. Response-Ability means that one has the ability to control how they respond to what is happening around them or to them. To me, it…

the endeavors one may have. A significant similarity that all of these habits have is the importance of listening. The ability to listen to not only others around you, but also your personal voice is key when seeking to achieve these habits. The first habit, be proactive, describes the importance of not only knowing what your goals are, but also doing everything possible to achieve them. In order to be proactive in this case, listening is essential simply because one needs to know what needs to…

proactive rather than deactivate, and that listening first rather than being heard first is always for the better. Sean Covey also teaches teenagers to always have the end in mind, and to always think both of you can win. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens will teach you how to put important things first, and to have the non important things next. The book will also teach you to synergize with others, which is basically…