7
Habits of Highly
Effective People
Stephen R. Covey
3 keystone habits to
3 habits to improve the
Be proactive — respond to external
circumstances
Think Win-Win — pursue
profitable outcomes for
you and your partners
Focus on result —
visualize your outcome
before taking action
Listen first, then speak —
pay attention to emotions,
verbal and nonverbal
communication
develop character ethic
quality of relationships
Put first things first —
schedule your priorities
Synergize — build teams
where the whole is more
than the sum of separate
parts
3 techniques
to achieve your goals
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Determine your wishes,
goals and tools to
achieve them
Create a mind map of
where you see yourself at
a set time in the future
In your relationships,
seek outcomes that allow
you and others to win
Key insights
7 Habits of Highly
Effective People
Stephen R. Covey
1 Focus on things you can
control
Concentrating on things you keep under
control helps transform your attitude
towards uncontrolled situations and
cope with things you can’t change.
2 Practice empathic listening
o listen with empathy, rephrase what
the other person has said and ask them
to confirm whether you have
represented their intention correctly.
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5 Craft a personal mission
statement
Ask yourself: “What do I want in life?
Where do I see myself in 5-15 years?”
Your answers will help you in making life
decisions.
6 Never give advice unless asked
o not give unsolicited advice. Wait for
the conversation to lead to the point
where the other party asks for your
advice.
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3 Rethink your lifestyle
7 Take responsibility
4 Develop your character
8 Eliminate doubts
Question your habits, hobbies,
addictions, and beliefs to ensure that
they move you toward your goal in life.
Paying more attention to developing
qualities like humility, integrity, courage,
and empathy will affect how you relate
with others and how they perceive you.
You bring more power into your life
when you learn to take responsibility
and work to achieve better outcomes.
Make sure your dream is big enough to
inspire you to take action. Remove selfdoubt from your life.