The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People When facing a problem, human nature looks for a “quick fix.” Whether it is the latest diet fad or a get rich scheme, almost all “quick fixes” produce the same short-lived results and often no results at all. As a society, we are drawn to the appeal of a quick and easy route which leads to immediate results. We have grown accustomed to an easy lifestyle that uses superficial tactics when interacting with others. The problem with these quick fixes is that they deceive us into believing it is possible to avoid going through the natural process of work and growth, an essential process in order to change. These quick solutions not only try to cheat the system, but also cause us to lose touch with …show more content…
However, that did not stop him. He worked in Decon that summer for my father’s company handling machinery, which was quite dangerous. While the job had nothing to do with his major, mechanical engineering, he continued to try and use this opportunity to learn as much as he could about the company while getting some good work experience. Impressed by his work ethic, the company told him that he should definitely try to apply for an intern position the following summer. Despite the unfortunate conditions, my brother did not complain, but instead tried to remain positive and make the best of the whole situations. His experience showed me that even if we cannot control the situation we can control how we react to it. The second habit, “Beginning with the End in Mind,” was by far the most inspiring and meaningful habit of all. This chapter began by telling me to imagine my funeral and to imagine the significant people in my life in attendance and what they would say about me. While the text portrayed a morbid scene, the visualization exercise was extremely powerful. The exercise made me think about what I want people to remember me for, what accomplishments I want to have completed, and what kind of impact I want to have on the people around me. While thinking about what I want to have completed during the course of my life, I then began to question whether or not the things I am doing today are helping me to reach my
In addition, habit two, begin with the end in mind, is about planning ahead and setting goals for yourself. As the author states in the book,” Habit 2 is based on imagination--the ability to envision in your mind what you cannot at present see with your eyes. It is based on the principle that all things are created twice.” Beginning with the end in mind means to begin each day or task with a clear vision of your desired direction and destination, and then continue by flexing your proactive muscles to make things happen. It also means developing a clear picture of where you want to go with your life. The paths you choose now can affect your future forever ,so beginning with the end in mind can help with making better choices for your future.
Over the summer, I read a book titled, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Convey. The seven habits described in this book were being proactive, Beginning with the end in mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek first to understand, then to be understood; synergize, and sharpen the saw. The first habit Being proactive means not to make choices on impulse. it means to evaluate the situation before making a desicion. for example, two years ago when i had friends that talked behind my back i just moved on and found better friends rather than be mean to them or excluding them out of my way. The second habit Beginning with the end in mind means to think ahead at what your goals are and start working towards them. My goal for the eight grade year was to recieve a 95% or higher score in all of my classes. in order to realize this goal i worked hard through the year on assignments and and sometimes did more than what was expected of me during projects. in the end, though,
The last three weeks I have learned about three habits, and they are; habit 1 being proactive, habit 2 begin with the end in mind, and lastly, habit 3 first thing's first, I have an so learned how to use them anywhere.lastly, how they can/will improve my life for good and help me through a difficult path.
These two habits mentioned above are the most noticeable habits made during my college life. I could find their interesting effects and results brought in my life and now I can’t sustain a good life without them. I look forward to making more great and positive habits in the future. I am also pretty these great habits will lead to bright future I have never
Habit two is “ Begin with The End in mind ”. I personally think that this is one of the important habits . A quote from the book “Alice’s in the Wonderland” said” Would you tell me please which way I ought to walk from here? That depends a good deal on where you want to get to. The cat said. I don't much care where. Said alice.
The second habit, Begin with the End In Mind, is about thinking things through. Not going right into situation without thinking about what might happen as a result. In the
I wasn’t surprised to see that Habit 1 (be proactive) was my highest self-assessed habit. It was not until my mid twenty’s until I was able to focus on what I want to achieve in life, and thus I began laying down the groundworks to get there. In my late teen years, I didn’t do well in school and I simply assumed that was not “smart enough”. Looking back now I see that I did not put in the effort into
Habit 2:Begin with the End in Mind was probably the habit that hit home most for me. Like most teens I was struggling with my priorities. I have to
The first habit mentioned in the book is being proactive. The author talks about how it is your duty as an effective person to take responsibility for your actions. This can be taken two ways. As adults, it is important not to blame others for your actions. It is better to own up to mistakes and learn from them rather than
I can maintain and measure my personal performance in terms of efficiency and efficacy. When we use the term efficacy we are talking about doing the right things whereas being effective is more about completing any necessary tasks that add value and help achieve set goals, also putting aside those tasks that don’t add value. By asking yourself “Is this task I am doing right now the very best thing that I could be doing” will be a key in checking if you are working effectively. When we are being efficient we are doing things correctly. It is about completing tasks and achieving the best possible outcome while using the least amount of resources or energy. Once we have established our personal work goals and they are in place, it is then essential
The first habit “believe you can do it” is something I really can learn from. I tend to not always believe in the possibilities. If it cannot be achieved right now, then I usually don’t
a leader. All leaders possess unique qualities and traits that enable them to lead a group of
The ability of a person to work well with team members is the foundation of any good work environment. Understanding one’s role as a member of a team, and then using that role to enable the team to be productive is of great importance. Personally, understanding my own strengths and weaknesses is the key to being able to develop as a team member. I feel we need to know where we come from, what we value, how we interact with others and what we can contribute before we can know how and where these attributes can be applied.
Stephen R. Covey’s self-help book is an influential communication for personal change. He advises building from the inside-out and offers a plan for moving from dependence to independence and then to interdependence. The inside-out approach starts first with one self, which includes paradigms, characters, and motivations. To improve relationships with others, we have to first improve ourselves by putting character ahead of personality.
This habit is about prioritizing, planning, and executing a week 's tasks based on importance rather than urgency. It requires that I evaluate whether or not my efforts exemplify my desired character values, propel me towards my goals, and enrich the roles and relationships discussed in Habit 2.