Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey
Jamie’s Precis.
Private Victory precedes Public Victory. Master yourself, Control yourself, Give of yourself.
- Be Proactive. Be response-able. Commitments are to yourself, +1 or -1.
- Begin with the End in Mind. First created in the mind, then in physical reality. What do you want folks to say at your funeral. Start now with each +1 or -1 choice to take the steps to make that happen.
- Put First Things First. Prioritise “Wildly Important Goals” or What’s Important Now” FOCUS ON THEM ALONE. Politely say No to other things. The enemy of the great is often the good.
4. Win/Win Mentality. A rising tide lifts all ships. Approach all interactions with this mentality.
5. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Nobody is all right or all wrong.
6. Synergy. 1 + 1 = 3+. If you put two pieces of wood together, they will hold much more than the total weight held by each separately.
7. Sharpen your saw. Recharge your batteries. Exercise, meditate, journal, spend time with loved ones, go on vacation, play, dance, enjoy your hobbies.
Missions. What is yours. Write it down. Live it. +1 or -1, day in day out. Be gentle with yourself when you fall short. Cos you will. Nobody is perfect.