Book Report: Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Oswald Angulo
Project Estimating and Budgeting
Prof. Thomas Hayes-Morrison
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People starts off with an introduction to the concept of Paradigm Shift which is, essentially, a change in basic assumptions. Author Stephen R. Covey prepares the reader to have a change in mindset. Covey explains that there exists a different perspective amongst individuals. Two people can see the same thing but each individual can have a very different understanding from one another. The first three habits introduced in the book deals shifting from dependence to independence.
Habit 1: Be Proactive
This habit is about taking initiative in life and realizing that our decisions are the primary determining factor for effectiveness in our life. Being proactive also entails taking responsibility for my choices and the consequences that follow.
This was definitely one of the first major life lessons that I learned in the Marine Corps. Much of basic training was about taking initiative and being accountable for our actions. Currently, I do find myself struggling with this particular habit in various aspects of my life. Not so much with being proactive because I am very much a, "do now, ask later," type of person. I 'm, however, very much guided by immediate gains and that tends to dictate my initiative process. I know that I need to have a better method of prioritizing my everyday goals and tasks in a better fashion. I realize that once I 've done that I will have better success by being more proactive in areas of higher importance.
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
This habit deals with self-discovery and clarifying deeply important character values and life goals. It challenges the reader to envision ideal characteristics for various roles and relationships in life. It encourages the reader to create a life mission statement.
This is another example of where I 'm failing to be proactive in a
Project Estimating and Budgeting
Prof. Thomas Hayes-Morrison
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People starts off with an introduction to the concept of Paradigm Shift which is, essentially, a change in basic assumptions. Author Stephen R. Covey prepares the reader to have a change in mindset. Covey explains that there exists a different perspective amongst individuals. Two people can see the same thing but each individual can have a very different understanding from one another. The first three habits introduced in the book deals shifting from dependence to independence.
Habit 1: Be Proactive
This habit is about taking initiative in life and realizing that our decisions are the primary determining factor for effectiveness in our life. Being proactive also entails taking responsibility for my choices and the consequences that follow.
This was definitely one of the first major life lessons that I learned in the Marine Corps. Much of basic training was about taking initiative and being accountable for our actions. Currently, I do find myself struggling with this particular habit in various aspects of my life. Not so much with being proactive because I am very much a, "do now, ask later," type of person. I 'm, however, very much guided by immediate gains and that tends to dictate my initiative process. I know that I need to have a better method of prioritizing my everyday goals and tasks in a better fashion. I realize that once I 've done that I will have better success by being more proactive in areas of higher importance.
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
This habit deals with self-discovery and clarifying deeply important character values and life goals. It challenges the reader to envision ideal characteristics for various roles and relationships in life. It encourages the reader to create a life mission statement.
This is another example of where I 'm failing to be proactive in a