An insightful book with the advantages of Western
2012-04-27
It's quite insightful. The 7 habits touch the very essence of leading a life of happiness and fulfillment. It's worth reading over and over again at different stages of our life.
The author suggests, to name a few: Focus on cultivating character ethics instead of narrowing ourselves to personality ethics, or say techniques, quick fix. Be principle-centered and seek internal security. Only through empathic listening can we really understand others and then by articulate and sincere presentation to be well understood. Take Quadrant II activities always as our priorities.
Highly effective life is a process of synergy and spiral renewal. I was deeply impressed by Stephen R. Covey’s vivid account of his personal experiences, sharp illustrations and quotations that facilitate my understanding and really add colors to this book.
In the end, I just want to reaffirm the 7 habits Steven has mentioned in a compelling manner: Private Victory— 1. Be proactive. 2. Begin with the end in mind. 3. Put first things first. Public Victory: 4. Think Win/Win 5.Seek first to understand then to be understood. 6. Synergize 7. External Circle: Renewal. Those 7 habits are useful for our self-reflection and enable us to better contribute to others as well as to the world. I really appreciate N. Eldon Tanner’s saying: Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth. I will reach back to this book from time to time to refresh and sharpen the saw of my understanding. Thank you Steven for your instructive and inspiring accompany.
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