Scenarios #1
I know I need to do site visits in May. I am looking at my calendar in January in order to plan and coordinate with teammates.
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
I am so angry at my wife/husband. I go to work and give the silent treatment to my colleague. What habit is not being followed?
Be Proactive.
You are responsible for your actions and behavior. Don't let your mood effect others.
Ducks that fly in a V-formation help each other act as a team. They help each other and use each other's strengths to achieve MORE than they could if flying alone.
Synergize
My brother and I get to pick where our family goes this weekend. He wants to go to the park but I want to go to the mall. I'm older so I will get my way. What habit isn't being followed?
Think win-win.
You have to look at different perspectives.
Think Win - Win
I am doing a project with 2 colleagues. Sometimes, I don't share my ideas because I want all the credit.
What habit is not being followed?
Think Win-Win
My grandmother reads everyday in order to keep her mind sharp. She says that everyone should continue to learn all of their lives, no matter how old they are.
Sharpen the Saw: She is taking care of her mind.
I go to class and my teacher calls on me. I have no idea what has been going on for the last few minutes. What habit isn't being followed?
Seek first to Understand, then to be Understood.
You should listen, not hear others.
I take swimming lessons on the weekend.
Sharpen the Saw
Constant self improvement
I am the best 3-point shooter on my basketball team but my friend doesn't pass me the ball. What habit isn't being followed?
Synergize
We should work as a team and use each others' strengths to succeed
My sister is in high school and has gone on two college tours. She has applied to four colleges. She is planning on attending the university that will help her get the best job.
Begin with the end in mind: She is planning for her future.
My uncle has diabetes. He should be eating healthy and exercising but he goes out to eat nearly every day and sits on the couch most of the day. What habit isn't being followed?
Sharpen the saw: he is not taking care of his body
My colleague is very upset and is crying. Instead of bombarding to him with statements, I sit with him in silence because that is what he needs. I tell him I am here until he is ready to talk.
Seek first to Understand, then to be Understood.
We don't have to give advice or talk. We need to be silent until others are ready to talk and share.
I never use a planner. I am very disorganized and usually don't know what is happening each day. What habit is not being followed?
Begin with the end in Mind - This allows you to PLAN your day and gives you purpose
There are big rocks (important and urgent priorities) and little rocks in life. It is important to do the important and urgent things before others.
Put first things first
A boy in my class always comes up with excuses for his actions. He blames others for "staring" issues and never takes responsibility for all of the things he does. What habit is he not following?
Habit 1: Be proactive. He is reactive. Blaming others for his actions is wrong.
I am upset about a conversation I had with my friend last night. It is the next day; I will not let it affect my day.
Be proactive: I'm in charge.
I am so tired. I never get time to relax and have fun. I feel like I'm constantly working and I don't get enough sleep. What habit isn't being followed?
Sharpen the Saw
You need time to balance your mind, body, spirit and heart.
If I am a PEOPLE SMART person, I am likely really good at the habits: Think win-win and ______?
Synergize (teamwork)
I want to go to a concert but have a big test to study for. I decide to go to the concert instead of of studying and FAIL my test. Which habit did I not follow?
Put first things first: I need to plan. Things that are important and that are urgent (need to be done quickly) should be done first.