7 Habits of highly effective people by Dr. Stephen Covey

I was recently reading "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Dr. Stephen Covey, who became one of the foremost leadership development trainers in the world.

These "habits" are said to be the mantra for personal success. So I have summarized these "7 Habits" (also added my thoughts) as it would be beneficial for the readers in their personal success.
1) Be proactive: You are the master of your own destiny and life. We need to make the initiative and be responsible for things to happen.

2) Begin with the end in sight: Look at the big picture and have a vision around it. How do you want to be remembered in the world when you leave, is a key question. One should balance the 4 factors:-Security, Guidance, Wisdom and Power effectively in their lives. It's like the karma chakra even if one quadrant is off your life will be unbalanced.

3)Put first things first: Effective management is putting first things first, and you accomplish it in parts day-in and day-out. As Dr.Convey said "Successful person has the habit of doing things failures don't like to do."

4)Think win/win: We are know what this is "Collaboration" in other words. Also strive for a negotiation that both parties can benefit from. This shows mature level of human interaction skills.


5) Seek first to understand, then to be understood: This habit goes hand in hand with the ability to be a good listener. Don't leap to an answer before completely understanding the situation or discussion. To be a successful person ones needs to not only be an attentive listener but also an emphatic listener.


6) Synergize: Lance Armstrong cannot win "Tour de France" just by himself, he needs his team. The same way people united together can create something greater than any single individual. The successful people know how to empower and synergize their team behind a common cause.


7) Sharpen the saw: Last but not the least is to continuously challenge and renew yourself both mentally and spiritually.