The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has sold more than 40 million copies.
Don't have time to read it?
тАФNo worries.
Here are the 7 key lessons you should apply:
Habit #1 тАФ BE PROACTIVE
It all starts with action.
Rather than being "reactive" (externally influenced).
Focus on being "proactive" (initiative-taking).
This puts you in firm control of your life.
Habit #2 тАФ BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
"No wind is favorable if one does not know to which port one is sailing."
I use this goal-setting system to stay on track myself:
Who do I want to be --> Monthly goal to achieve it? --> Daily action to reach that goal?
I update weekly.
Habit #3 тАФ FIRST THINGS FIRST
Knowing the work that moves the needle is half the battle.
The Eisenhower Matrix can come in handy here:
Urgent + Important - Do it
Important + Not urgent - Schedule it
Urgent + Not important - Delegate it
Not urgent + Not important - Delete it
Habit #4 тАФ THINK WIN-WIN
Always strive to find a mutually beneficial solution.
How to:
- Be as objective as possible
- Try to see from their perspective
- Determine what a "win" truly means for both parties
- Work to find the best solution for both parties
