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    The SevenHabitsStephen R. Covey

    Summery

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    Shakerul Tazu.

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    The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

    first published in 1989, is a self-help book written by Stephen R. Covey. It has sold

    over 15 million copies in 38 languages since first publication, which was marked by

    the release of a 15th anniversary edition in 2004. Covey argues this is achieved by

    aligning oneself to what he calls "true north" principles of a character ethic that he

    believes to be universal and timeless.[1]

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    The 7 Habits

    Dependence to Independence

    Habit 1: Be Proactive: Principles of Personal ChoiceHabit 2: Begin with the End in Mind: Principles of Personal Vision

    Habit 3: Put First Things First: Principles of Integrity & Execution

    Independence to Interdependence

    Habit 4: Think Win/Win: Principles of Mutual Benefit

    Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood: Principles of Mutual

    Understanding

    Habit 6: Synergize: Principles of Creative Cooperation

    Continual Improvement

    Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw: Principles of Balanced Self-Renewal

    The chapters are dedicated to each of the habits, which are represented by the

    following imperatives:

    Habit 1 -

    BE PROACTIVE

    This is the ability to control one's environment, rather than have it control you, as is

    so often the case. Self determination, choice, and the power to decide response tostimulus, conditions and circumstances.

    Principles of Personal Choice: Covey emphasizes the original sense of the term

    "proactive" as coined by Victor Frankl. You can either be proactive or reactive

    when it comes to how you respond to certain things. When you are reactive, you

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    blame other people and circumstances for obstacles or problems. Being proactive

    means taking responsibility for every aspect of your life. Initiative and taking action

    will then follow. Covey also argues that man is different from other animals in that

    he has self-consciousness. He has the ability to detach himself and observe his own

    self; think about his thoughts. He goes on to say how this attribute enables him: Itgives him the power not to be affected by his circumstances. Covey talks about

    stimulus and response. Between stimulus and response, we have the power of free

    will to choose our response.

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    Habit 2 -

    BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

    Covey calls this the habit of personal leadership - leading oneself, that is, towards

    what you consider your aims. By developing the habit of concentrating on relevantactivities you will build a platform to avoid distractions and become more

    productive and successful.

    Principles of Personal Vision:

    This chapter is about setting long-term goals based on "true north" principles. Covey

    recommends formulating a "Personal Mission Statement" to document one's

    perception of one's own vision in life. He sees visualization as an important tool to

    develop this. He also deals with organizational mission statements, which he claims

    to be more effective if developed and supported by all members of anorganization rather than prescribed.

    Habit 3 -

    PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST

    Covey calls this the habit of personal management. This is about organizing and

    implementing activities in line with the aims established in Habit 2. Covey says that

    habit 2 is the first, or mental creation; habit 3 is the second, or physical creation.

    Principles of Integrity & Execution:

    Covey describes a framework for prioritizing work that is aimed at long-term goals,

    at the expense of tasks that appear to be urgent, but are in fact less important.

    Delegation is presented as an important part of time management. Successful

    delegation, according to Covey, focuses on results and benchmarks that are to beagreed in advance, rather than on prescribing detailed work plans. Habit three is

    greatly expanded on in the follow on book First Things First.

    Habit 4 -

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    THINK WIN-WIN

    Covey calls this the habit of interpersonal leadership, necessary because

    achievements are largely dependent on co-operative efforts with others. He says

    that win-win is based on the assumption that there is plenty for everyone, and thatsuccess follows a co-operative approach more naturally than the confrontation of

    win-or-lose.

    Principles of Mutual Benefit:

    An attitude whereby mutually beneficial solutions are sought that satisfy the needs

    of oneself as well as others, or, in the case of a conflict, both parties involved.

    Habit 5 - Principles of Mutual Understanding: Covey warns that giving out advice

    before having empathetically understood a person and their situation will likelyresult in that advice being rejected. Thoroughly listening to another person's

    concerns instead of reading out your own autobiography is purported to increase

    the chance of establishing a working communication.

    Habit 6 -

    SYNERGIZE

    Covey says this is the habit of creative cooperation - the principle that the whole is

    greater than the sum of its parts, which implicitly lays down the challenge to see the

    good and potential in the other person's contribution.

    Principles of Creative Cooperation:

    A way of working in teams. Apply effective problem solving. Apply collaborative

    decision making. Value differences. Build on divergent strengths. Leverage creativecollaboration. Embrace and leverage innovation. It is put forth that when synergy is

    pursued as a habit, the result of the teamwork will exceed the sum of what each of

    the members could have achieved on their own. The whole is greater than the sum

    of its parts.

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    Habit 7 -

    SHARPEN THE SAW

    This is the habit of self renewal, says Covey, and it necessarily surrounds all theother habits, enabling and encouraging them to happen and grow. Covey interprets

    the self into four parts: the spiritual, mental, physical and the social/emotional,

    which all need feeding and developing.

    Principles of Balanced Self-Renewal:

    Focuses on balanced self-renewal: Regain what Covey calls "production capability"

    by engaging in carefully selected recreational activities. Covey also emphasizes the

    need to sharpen the mind.

    Abundance mentality

    Covey coined the term[citation needed] abundance mentality or abundance

    mindset, meaning a business concept in which a person believes there are enough

    resources and success to share with others, when looking at optimistic people. It is

    commonly contrasted with the scarcity mindset, which is founded on the idea that,

    given a finite amount of resources, a person must hoard their belongings and

    protect them from others. Individuals with an abundance mentality are supposed to

    be able to celebrate the success of others rather than be threatened by it.[2]

    A number of books appearing in the business press since then have discussed the

    idea.[3] The abundance mentality is believed to arrive from having a high self

    worth and security, and leads to the sharing of profits, recognition andresponsibility.[4] Organizations may also apply an abundance mentality while

    doing business.[5]

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