Be Proactive
What does it mean to "be proactive" in the context of personal effectiveness?
a) Waiting for things to happen and reacting to them
b) Taking responsibility for your actions and controlling your responses
c) Blaming external circumstances for your actions
b) Taking responsibility for your actions and controlling your responses
What does it mean to "begin with the end in mind"?
a) Focus only on short-term goals
b) Focus on the present moment without thinking about the future
c) Clearly define your life goals and values before taking action
c) Clearly define your life goals and values before taking action
What does "put first things first" mean?
a) Prioritize the most urgent tasks
b) Focus on the important, and urgent tasks
c) Focus on tasks that others prioritize for you
b) Focus on the important, and urgent tasks
Which of the following is the "M" in SMART goals?
a) Measurable
b) Manageable
c) Motivational
a) Measurable
What is the chemical symbol for water?
a) H2O
b) CO2
c) O2
a) H20
What does it mean to focus on your circle of control?
a) Controlling everything that affects you
b) Giving up on making choices because they won't matter
c) Changing what can be changed and accepting what you must
c) Changing what can be changed and accepting what you must
In Habit 2, Stephen Covey suggests creating a personal mission statement. What is the purpose of this statement?
a) To outline a career path
b) To help you align your daily actions with your core values and long-term goals
c) To create a list of achievements to pursue
b) To help you align your daily actions with your core values and long-term goals
What is the difference between urgency and importance of a task?
a) Importance refers to tasks that have immediate deadlines, while urgency refers to long-term goals
b) Importance relates to long-term value and goals, while urgency refers to immediate tasks that may not align with those goals
c) Urgency refers to how much time you spend on a task, while importance relates to how much you enjoy the task
b) Importance relates to long-term value and goals, while urgency refers to immediate tasks that may not align with those goals
Which of the following is an example of a well-prioritized task?
a) Checking social media first
b) Completing homework before playing video games
c) Watching TV before studying for a test
b) Completing homework before playing video games
What is the furthest planet from the sun?
a) Neptune
b) Uranus
c) Jupiter
a) Neptune
What phrase from Habit 1 describes the idea that your decisions, not your circumstances, determine your behavior?
a) "I am the product of my environment"
b) "I am the result of my choices"
c) "My circumstances shape my future"
b) "I am the result of my choices"
What is the first step in beginning with the end in mind, according to Habit 2?
a) Setting specific goals
b) Envisioning what you want to achieve in your life
c) Writing a mission statement
b) Envisioning what you want to achieve in your life
The Eisenhower Matrix illustrate how we spend our time. What quadrant should we focus on, according to Habit 3?
a) Quadrant I (urgent and important)
b) Quadrant II (important, not urgent)
c) Quadrant III (urgent, not important)
b) Quadrant II (important, not urgent)
A growth mindset believes that abilities can be developed through _____.
a) Natural talent
b) Hard work and effort
c) Intelligence alone
b) Hard work and effort
What is the largest continent on Earth by land area?
a) Africa
b) Asia
c) North America
b) Asia
Proactive individuals replace reactive language with proactive language. For example, instead of saying, "I can't," they say, "_____."
What is "I choose"
According to Habit 2, it's important to visualize the end result in your life. This could be referred to as a "_____ statement," which helps clarify your values and vision.
What is "mission"?
In the time management matrix, Quadrant II represents tasks that are important but not urgent. To effectively prioritize, Covey suggests spending more time in Quadrant II and less time in Quadrant ____.
What is "QIII" or "QIV"?
In the SMART goal framework, "R" stands for ______, meaning that the goal should be important to your goals in life.
What is "Relevant"
What year did Christopher Columbus sail across the Atlantic ocean for the first time?
What is 1492
A key part of being proactive is taking responsibility for your actions and not blaming others. This is summed up by the idea that "______ are the result of your choices."
What is "Your actions" or "Your behavior"?
Habit 2 encourages you to visualize your life from the perspective of your ______. This helps you make decisions that align with your long-term values.
What is 80th birthday party.
According to Habit 3, to focus on important tasks, Covey recommends scheduling time for them in advance, often called a "______."
What is "weekly plan"?
A growth mindset embraces challenges and sees them as opportunities to ______.
What is "learn"?
The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight is called ______.
What is "photosynthesis"?