The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

This habit is about having a clear vision of what you want to achieve in life. It's about setting goals and making a plan to achieve them. When you have a clear vision, you're more likely to stay focused and motivated on your path to success.

Imagine yourself at a funeral. Many people are gathered for the person who has died. When you see the name of the dead person - you see that it's your name.

Now there are 3 persons who are going to give a short speech about you:

1. One of your family members (maybe wife or husband, son or daughter)
2. Your best friend and the third person
3. Your office friend

Now you decide what you want to hear from those three persons - How good are you as a husband or wife, dad or mom, as a best friend, as an office worker?

Use this test to figure out your purpose.

This habit is about prioritizing your tasks and activities so that you're working on the most important things. It's about saying no to things that are not important and focusing on the things that will have the biggest impact on your life.

"What is the most important thing in this moment?" - Focus on the things that really matter.

Categories your tasks:

1. Important & Urgent - Manage the time.
2. Important & Not-Urgent - Focus on these tasks.
3. Not-Important & Urgent - Try to avoid.
4. Not-Important & Not-Urgent - Limit these tasks.

This habit is about seeking mutually beneficial solutions to problems.

It's about finding ways to cooperate with others so that everyone can get what they want. When you think win-win, you're more likely to build strong relationships and achieve your goals.

This habit is about listening to others with empathy and understanding before trying to communicate your own point of view.

It's about putting yourself in someone else's shoes and trying to see things from their perspective. When you seek first to understand, you're more likely to build strong relationships and resolve conflict effectively.

This habit is about working with others to create something that is greater than the sum of its parts.

It's about using the strengths of others to achieve your goals. When you synergize, you're more likely to be successful and make a positive impact on the world.

This habit is about taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally so that you can be at your best.

It's about eating healthy, exercising, getting enough sleep, and managing stress. When you sharpen the saw, you're more likely to be productive, happy, and fulfilled.