Habit 1
BE PROACTIVE
I am the force.
Take responsibility for your life.
Being proactive is more than taking initiative. It
is accepting responsibility for our own behavior
(past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles
and values rather than on moods or
(past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles
and values rather than on moods or
circumstances. Proactive people are agents of change and
choose not to be victims, to be reactive, or to
choose not to be victims, to be reactive, or to
blame others. They take an Inside-Outside Approach to creating changes.
Habit 2
BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
Control your own destiny or Someone Else Will
Define your mission and goals in life.
All things are created twice – first mentally, second physically. Individuals, families, teams, and
organizations shape their own future by creating a mental vision and purpose for any project. They don’t just live day to day without a clear purpose in mind. They mentally identify and commit themselves to the principles, values, relationships, and purposes that matter most to them.
Habit 3
PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST
Will and Won’t Power Prioritize, and do the most important things first.
Putting first things first is the second or physical creation. It is organizing and executing around mental creation (your purpose, vision, values, and most important priorities.) The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing
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For each habit write down an idea on how you can apply it in your teaching and interaction with the kids
Habit 4
THINK WIN-WIN
The Stuff That Life Is Made Of
Have an everyone-can-win attitude.
Thinking win-win is a frame of mind and heart that seeks mutual benefit and is based on mutual respect in all interactions. It’s not about thinking selfishly (win
-lose) or like a martyr (lose-win). In our work and family life, members think interdependently -- in terms of “we,” not “me.” Thinking win-win encourages conflict resolution and helps individuals seek mutually beneficial solutions. It’s sharing information, power, recognition, and rewards.
Habit 5
SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD
You Have Two Ears and one Mouth
Listen to people sincerely
When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true
communication and relationship building. Seeking to understand takes kindness; seeking to be understood takes courage. Effectiveness lies in balancing the two.
Habit 6
SYNERGIZE
The “High” Way
Work together to achieve more
Synergy is about producing a third alternative – not my
way, not your way, but a third way that is better
than either of us would have come up with individually. Synergistic teams and families thrive on
individual strengths. They go for creative cooperation.
Habit 7
SHARPEN THE SAW
It’s “Me Time”
Renew yourself regularly
Sharpening the saw is about constantly renewing ourselves in the four basic areas of life: physical,
social/emotional, mental, and spiritual. It’s the habit th
at increases our capacity to live all the other habits
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For each habit write down an idea on how you can apply it in your teaching and interaction with the kids
