Intro to Habit 3 & The Time Matrix (pg. 168-177)
Habit 3, Put First Things First, is where planning meets action. It is the physical creation—the practical application—of the principles and values established through Habit 1 and Habit 2. As Stephen Covey writes, “Habit 3 is the personal fruit, the practical fulfillment of Habits 1 and 2.” This habit is all about self-management. It involves exercising […]
Applying Habit 2 (pg. 152-166)
Habit 2, Begin with the End in Mind, is about envisioning your destination and aligning your life around shared values and principles. Stephen Covey reminds us that this habit extends beyond the individual, offering profound impact on families, organizations, and any group of people striving toward a common purpose. At the heart of a family is […]
What is a Personal Mission Statement? (pg. 142-151)
A personal mission statement is more than just a collection of words; it’s a declaration of who you are and what you aspire to become. Stephen Covey describes it as your “personal constitution,” a solid expression of your vision and values that serves as a foundation for all your decisions and actions. “It forces you […]
Finding Your Center (pg. 120-142)
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey emphasizes the importance of having a solid, unchanging core — a “center” — from which we derive security, guidance, wisdom, and power. This center acts as the foundation for a proactive, effective, and meaningful life. At the heart of Covey’s teachings is the concept of a […]
The First Creation (pg. 110-120)
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind encourages us to start with a clear, personal vision of who we want to be and what we want to accomplish. Covey presents a powerful visualization exercise: imagine your funeral, with speakers representing family, friends, colleagues, and community sharing their […]
Applying Habit 1 (pg. 99-107)
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey’s Habit 1—“Be Proactive”—is foundational to all personal growth. These pages explore how applying Habit 1 in our daily lives empowers us to take control of our own actions and responses, making our Circle of Influence a place of continual growth. At its core, being proactive is […]
Circle Of Influence (pg. 88-99)
The concept of the “Circle of Influence” provides a powerful framework for understanding how we can take control of our lives and effect positive change. Covey encourages us to examine where we focus our time and energy—within our Circle of Influence (the things we can control) or our Circle of Concern (the things we can’t control). By consciously choosing […]
A Proactive Mindset (pg. 74 – 88)
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey emphasizes the power of a proactive mindset, explaining how our ability to choose our responses to life’s challenges sets us apart from the reactive tendencies that often govern human behavior. This section, spanning pages 74-88, serves as a transformative guide to understanding personal responsibility and the […]
Book Club: Why Continue Reading? (pg. 59-70)
At this point in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey invites readers to pause and reflect on the journey ahead. As you’ve followed along with our book club, you may have found yourself wondering: Why should I continue reading? Covey answers this question by emphasizing the profound and lasting changes these habits can bring to […]
Book Club: The Golden Goose (pg. 53-59)
In these pages of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey introduces us to the powerful parable of the Golden Goose, which he uses to illustrate a crucial principle of personal and professional effectiveness. This story offers timeless wisdom about the balance between producing results (what Covey calls “P”) and maintaining the capacity to […]