"I believe that a life of integrity is the most fundamental of personal worth. I do not agree with the popular success literature that that says that self-esteem is primarily a matter of mind set, of attitude-that you can psych yourself into peace of mind. Peace of mind comes when your life is in harmony with true principles and values and in no other way" Stephen R.Covey from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
"Private Victory precedes Public Victory, Algebra comes before Calculus. Simply, if we want all joys of outward success, we must master ourselves" Covey
Habit is the pattern of behaviour that we do constantly in autopilot, means we do it without we realise it because we have done it repeatly.
The key points of the 7 habits of highly effective people;
1. Be proactive not reactive
This means that we take full resposibility of our life. The word responsibility- 'response-ability' the ability to choose our response. We know that we are the creator of our life, it is not determined by our surroundings or conditions or situations. Commitment, says no to the things that are not helpful, and fully committed to the things that you set yourself to do.
2. begin with the end of mind
This is based on the principle that all things are created twice. There is mental or first creation and a physical or second creation to all things. This is a simple idea, all great things are created twice (whether they are good or bad). First in the mind and then in reality. First, we must get clear on what we want and then create it in reality.
3. Put first things first
The things that matter most must never be at the mercy of the things that matter least. Learn to say no to distractions and negativity. Focus on the important things, learn to prioritise. Covey explains it very well on his idea of the four quadrant of time management. Check out his book or the summary on http://www.philosophersnotes.com/
4. Think win win
when entering a relationship with someone be it a business or intimate, Always think how you and your prospective partner to BOTH win. it's like a mutual simbiosis. Both have the benefit of each other.
5. Seek first to understand
The idea is simple, no explaination needed. Seek first to understand and then to be understood
6. Synergy
It means working together to create results rather than competition or slashing each other which common things in the corporate world. If we are working together, 1 + 1 is not equal to 2 anymore it might be 3 or 4 or 5. it creates greater impact.
7. Sharpen yout saw.
It means take time to rest and recharge. Exercise, spend time with your love ones, meditate, spend time on your hobbies, holiday, etc...
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