7 Habits Of Highly Effective People Flashcards
What is the first effective habit?
Being proactive - Take proactive control of your response to the world - pause, reflect, and decide how to respond.
What is the second habit?
Begin with the end in mind. Visualize the outcome in detail before taking action.
it’s important to think about the future, as it helps you navigate the present.
Think about building your dream house. Before framing the house or putting up the roof, it’s wise to draft a blueprint.
After all, without a clear picture of what you’re building, the construction process will be a chaotic disaster.
You’ll make costly mistakes, waste valuable materials, and likely be unhappy with the result.
How do you apply the second of 7 habits in the short term?
Scheduling activities on a weekly basis and having quarterly goals.
What are the real benefits of the second of 7 seven habits of highly effective people?
the real benefits of this habit come when planning for the long term.
To do this, craft a personal mission statement.
Do introspection and write out what you truly hope to achieve, what values you want to uphold, and what you see as real success.
Use this document to measure your progress and as a guide to help you make decisions.
What is the third of 7 habits?
Put first things first. Categorize tasks into 4 quadrants:
What is the secret of delegation?
Don’t assign tasks. Ask for specific results.
What is the fifth of seven habits?
Build stronger relationships by truly understanding others.
Listen to others both intellectually and emotionally - uncovering the deeper sentiments between them.
What is the 6th habit?
Create powerful synergy by fostering the open exchange of ideas.
create an environment in which everyone feels safe and respected.
What is the 7th habit?
Make the time to take care of yourself. 1) physical - good food, Excercise and sleep 2) Spiritual - mindfulness and meditation 3) mental - learning something new and keeping the mind sharp 4) social - nourishing personal and professional relationships.
What is the fourth habit?
Always look for the win-win scenario.
ditches competition in favor of collaboration.
It seeks outcomes that benefit everyone involved.
For that sales team, this could mean giving out bonuses only when everyone reaches individual sales goals.
That way, one salesperson’s win is also a win for everyone else.
This win-win arrangement encourages communication and teamwork, and will result in more sales and happier workers overall.
