The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey

Overview: Stephen Covey's habits are:
1. Be Proactive
2. Begin with the End in Mind
3. Put First Things First
4. Think Win-Win
5. Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
6. Synergize
7. Sharpen the Saw

Key Takeaway: In the chapter on Habit 1, Covey talks about the Circles of Concern and Control, using a model of concentric circles. The outer area is the Circle of Concern, which is comprised of everything we may care or worry about, ranging from politics, to the weather, to what your dog might be eating right now. The innermost circle is our Circle of Control. For every topic of concern, your efforts will be best served by focusing on any direct action you can take, and reducing focus on what is out of your control. 

Bonus Tip: Challenging conversations are a great opportunity to practice Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood. Start with asking open questions to understand the other person's perspective, and only then share your own view. 

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