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7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey - Original Author

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
A Book of Principles by which to live by:  Stephen Covey, renowned author and leader.

Habit 1:  Be Proactive: Know that you are free to choose and are responsible for all your free will choices.

Habit 2:  Begin with the end in mind:  Work towards long-term solutions; not just quick fixes.

Habit 3:  First things first:  Respect people time; prioritize your goals and your tasks

Habit 4:  Think win-win:  Long term relationships with mutual respect.  Share credit. Work to find solutions for all involved.

Habit 5:  Seek first to be understand then to be understood:  Understand problems without immediately solving;  Learn to listen first without interrupting.

Habit 6:  Synergize:  Seek out others to get things done; value other's ideas and try a few.
The whole is greater than the sum of it's parts.

Habit 7:  Sharpen the saw:  Balance all things in life by renewing your Heart, Body, Mind & Spirituality:  Care for your physical well-being.

Stephen Covey

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