Tag Archives: Stephen Covey

The Importance of Being Self-aware

Posted on October 7, 2018 by admin

Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, said the following quote about our ability to choose: “In the space between stimulus (what happens) and how we respond, lies our freedom to choose. Ultimately, this power to … Continue reading →

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Sharpen the Saw

Posted on October 1, 2018 by admin

In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey introduces Habit 7 with the following story: Suppose you were to come upon someone in the woods working feverishly to saw down a tree. “What are you doing?” you ask. … Continue reading →

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Rescripting

Posted on September 21, 2018 by admin

In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey talks about a concept he calls “rescripting”. The following paragraph from the book offers a brief explanation of what he means by that. “Through imagination, we can visualize the uncreated … Continue reading →

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Begin with the End in Mind

Posted on September 4, 2018 by admin

This is a thought experiment from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People that highlights the importance of Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind. For me, this is one of the most powerful segments from the book and … Continue reading →

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Review of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Posted on August 18, 2018 by admin

I’ve read a handful of books that have blown my mind, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of those books. I thought it would be good but it’s incredible; I’ll go so far as to say … Continue reading →

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