3 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

3 The 7 Habits of ^ Highly Effective People By Stephen Covey

Let’s work from the inside out! Paradigm Shift A brand new way of seeing things, Because the way we see the problem IS the problem

Interdependence Independence Dependence

HABIT 1 BE PROACTIVE

Genetic Determinism Psychic Determinism Environmental Determinism

Proactive Person Reactive Person

What can I do to take the INITIATIVE ?

Reactive Language Proactive Language There’s nothing I can do… Let’s look at our alternatives That’s just the way I am… I can choose a different approach He makes me so mad… I can’t… I control my own feelings I choose

Let’s turn our mistakes into Successes!

Homework 1. Create your own personal circle of concern and influence on a blank sheet of paper. 2. Write down 2 concrete things you can do to expand your circle of influence or reduce your circle of concern. To be handed in tomorrow…

HABIT 2 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

Let’s remember to look at the big picture How do I want to live my life?

Everything is created twice: First in our minds Second in reality

So, let’s be proactive and choose to begin with the end in mind It’s called Visualization

Imagine a situation you have handled badly Now visualize yourself handling it differently Completely rewrite the script according to your values

This is turning a past failure into a SUCCESS