Which of the 7 habits has the most meaning for you?

The 7 habits that have the most meaning for me are Be Proactive, Begin with the end in mind, First seek to understand, then be understood, and Sharpen the Saw.

Be Proactive: was meaningful to me because none on the other habits matter if you cannot do this one. Being proactive means that you can take charge, take the lead, and move forward.  I am not always good at this. I often let my husband lead or even my friends. I get concerned I will disappoint others somehow. It is not that I don't ever take charge, I feel like I need to more often. I am confident in my ability to lead and move forward. I feel like opportunities that have come along that I do get to lead, I do a good job. Being proactive is the most important element of achieving mastery.

Begin With the End in Mind: is envisioning obtaining an end result and knowing how you are going to get there. One of my end results right now is receiving a bachelor’s degree from BYU-Idaho. In my mind I envision completing each class and being able to drive to Rexburg, Idaho to walk at my graduation. Even though it is a long way off from now, keeping this vision in mind pushes me forward to the end result.

First Seek to Understand, Then Be Understood: Listening intently is an important part of this habit. We must understand what is being said before goals can be set and action can be taken. We must respect other people if we want people to respect us too.

Sharpen the Saw: Jim Ritchie said about this habit, "As we are continuing to strive to develop and perfect these habits, we need to pause along the way and sharpen the saw, regroup, rejuvenate, eat, sleep, read, exercise, study, listen, and get better prepared to face the world and continue the battle to the top."

 

Why will the 7 habits help you fill your life with passion and purpose as you seek to achieve both a private and public victory?

The 7 habits will help me fill my life with passion and purpose as I seek to achieve both a private and public victory by keeping me on the journey to mastery. These seven habits are essential to understanding how to get to where I want to go without getting burnt out. These habits will keep me moving toward my mark by helping me keep my "why" in the forefront of my mind. 




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