Habit

Sean Covey’s “ 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens,” is helping many teens fix their life. In this book I have learn to make better choices. The main purpose of this book is to maintain your lifestyle and your choices. By reading this book you can overcome many obstacles in your life. I believe Sean Covey wrote this book because when he was a teen he was trying to overcome obstacles in his own life. Habit one: Be Proactive. Being proactive is basically taking responsibility for your life. In…

[Opening statement] Human habit is good or evil depending on the cultural and community views. [Background] However, a habit negatively affects the loss of property and the spirit not only of oneself but also of others, it is obvious that a bad habit needs to be eliminated, although it is not easy to throw away because people who are entangled in this habit if they repeat it many times, they will become addicted. Gambling is one of the most common unwelcome habits in society. [Thesis statement]…

The third habit that I score 17 out of 18 points was sharpened the saw. Sharpen the saw Means self-renewal in the following areas of your life, Physical, Social/Emotional, Mental and Spiritual. Physical – We usually do not take the time take care of our physical self. I am guilty of such action. Instead of setting an hour a day to prepare healthier food, exercising or resting, I use to spend my downtime on the couch watching TV. The second sharpen the saw activity is social/emotional…

always have some giant dilemma sitting in my way; hindering me from being successful. I do not blame anyone (including myself) or anything for the hurdles in my life or academic endeavors. I believe that is it possible to learn to combat some my bad habits when it comes to studying and building a sound itinerary for my academic future. High school did not prepare me for “the real world” the world of working professionals. It did not arm me with the skills necessary to succeed in college and…

graduate. That day I took studying seriously. My first year at Post was my best year when it came to studying I felt more comfortable with my study routine. Studying is something you don 't inherit it takes the time to develop a good study habit that works for you. The motivation to study is your decision you can’t force someone to do it. It depends on what you plan on gaining from studying and do you have a goal. The goal is to get good grades. Have you ever wondered why people who…

about it and say how unfair it is? Chances are venting your anger at your mom or brother didn’t help you resolve the issue. The first habit in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey, can teach you ways to respond to your frustration in ways that will help you resolve your problems, instead of forcing your mom to ground you for the next week. The habit talks about being proactive instead of reactive. Being proactive means you take charge for your life, accepting responsibility and…

According to my Seven Habits Profile, I scored high in “Begin with an End in Mind.” I have the ability see where a project, team member or organization is and visualize the steps it needs to take to be successful. I pride myself in being able to make goals within my position and determine a route for success. I routinely take time to think and research various ideas that I believe will be beneficial for my position, team members and organization. I regularly relay my vision with my team members…

people to genuinely relate to each other. In the novel“7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, author Stephen Covey presents seven habits that have a foundation in effective listening. After reading his work, and understanding the different aspects of listening at a recent lecture by Dr. Magee titled “Listening for Personal and Professional Success”, the relationships between the seven habits and listening have been put into perspective. The first habit of highly effective people is best defined…

There are many habits that humans form throughout their lifetimes, some may be good while others may not. Stephen Covey marked 7 of the best habits in his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which gives the reader a detailed look into what habits they should form in order to succeed and be more effective in their day to day lives. The book is very well written with real world examples and quotes that leave the reader thinking as to how they should implement the 7 habits into their…

Stephen Covey wrote The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in hopes to help people see that they are capable of living a successful and productive life. Covey explains each habit in detail and what order they should be completed in. This book brought a lot into prospective for me. I am now fully committed to compare each habit to my life and change my actions to make sure I am living a productive life. The first habit discussed in the book is being proactive. According to Stephen Covey the…