7 Habits

7 Habits

Stephen Covey wrote a profoundly influential book which made a big impact on my life. At a time when most self-help authors were focused on improving your personality, Covey was concerned about your character. A quick summary of the habits: 1) Be Proactive - accept that while you can't control what happens to you, you can always control how you respond 2) Begin with the End in Mind - imagine what you'd like people to say about you at your funeral, live each day with that vision of your best self in mind 3) First things First - don't let the urgent take precedence over the important - make sure you devot time/energy to your highest priorities 4) Understand before Seeking to Be Understood - make sure you really listen to others, reflect what you hear, before trying to tell them anything 5) Think Win-Win - life works better when you don't see things as a battle, but as an opportunity to allow both/all parties to succeed 6) Synergy - ok, this was a little vague, but basically by working together you can achieve more 7) Sharpen the Saw - make sure to take time to renew yourself - exercise, sleep, recharge, learn new things, and keep yourself operating at the highest levels. RIP Stephen. Tremendous respect for what you've embodied.