A question from the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey?

Question

This question came from the workbook of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"

Think of two habits you have, one good and one bad. Write down the knowledge, skills and desires connected with those two habits.

Can you give me some answers please, so I can uderstand the question better, please.

Thanks

Answer 1

Bad Habit- Lying. You have to think of these lies and remember them, ortherwise you're done for. The skills you need to have? You need to think fast and have a great memory. Desires? Getting the man I want while having him on good terms with his family at the same time. So keeping him happy.

Good Habit- Keeping my sanity through all these lies and sneaking around. You need to be able to keep your head, you need to know that it will get worse before it gets better, because one day his family will have to find out about me. And desires? I just want him. And He wants me. And we make each other happy.

Answer 2

The Seven Habits Quick Sheet

Be proactive (take action and be responsible)

X *Begin with an end in mind (consciously plan out and visualize your actions)

First things first (set priorities and carry them out)

Think win-win (in negotiation, seek solutions that help both yourself and the other person)

Seek first to understand, then be understood (in communication, listen actively before you talk)

X**Synergize (in work, open yourself to others to work effectively in teams)

Sharpen the saw (relax, rejuvenate, and revitalize yourself)


X*I do begin with the end in mind. I picture the house on the lot before I draw it. I picture the room as it will look after I have cleaned it or decorated it. It is something to do with seeing the finished product or task in your head before you begin. Then you will be aware of all the steps in your task list.

X**What I do not do is Synergize. I am not able to work in teams. Nobody can see what I see, and what they see is so much different than what I picture, that I am not able to, nor do I see the need to be a 'team' member.

Answer 3

Smoking Cigarettes- Bad Habit
I know it's bad for my health, it takes no skill whatsoever it is a chemical and psychological addiction.

Being Kind to People- Good Habit
It takes thought and effort to be kind, at times. The skills involve tolerance and understanding. The desire to be kind is so that kindness is reciprocated or is conveyed upon others.

I never read the book, but if you learn just one thing from it- its a winner!