Showing posts with label 7 Habits by Stephen Covey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 7 Habits by Stephen Covey. Show all posts
Monday, December 1, 2008
Summary of Habit # 2 by Umer Toor
Please follow this link: http://umertoor.blogspot.com/2008/12/begin-with-end-in-mind.html
Friday, November 21, 2008
Excecution of Change - But How?
First, allow me to go back to habit 1 and 2*:
I prioritize that on computer or on internet, nothing is necessary doing except writing on blog and reading or sending mails, etc, so on and so forth. But. I am always trapped by useless activities. Though. This question is very common, and too frequent to be exciting.
I recognize that Stephen Covey's success is twofold: one, that he has managed to prove the unavoidable need for humans of guiding principles for a successful and happy life (happiness = success + no regret at the end ...). Second, that his book gives us ''tools'' that are only effective, in the first place, and efficient for humans as managers.
Coming back to the querry, how do I change this situation? He says that I need to change my perceptions. Alright. ....... They are clear. ........ Now where's the change? Where do I start to bring about a change, from nowhere? I don't think I exactly know what COvey would have answered. But we have his key-book. That's why, I humbly ask you to explain even from your own point-of-view, if you wish to: how a lazy fish can change his habit(s) starting first in the head, only? Where's the tipping point?
(I earlier did try to put this question before you, but I had stretched the post** unnecessarily long. And, I didn't get satisfy.)
I request you to answer as soon as you can, because I think that I may know of a hint-an-answer, which is derived from an example given by Covey on paradigm-shift. Well, I have already given you the clue of a clue! Where's the clue?
I prioritize that on computer or on internet, nothing is necessary doing except writing on blog and reading or sending mails, etc, so on and so forth. But. I am always trapped by useless activities. Though. This question is very common, and too frequent to be exciting.
I recognize that Stephen Covey's success is twofold: one, that he has managed to prove the unavoidable need for humans of guiding principles for a successful and happy life (happiness = success + no regret at the end ...). Second, that his book gives us ''tools'' that are only effective, in the first place, and efficient for humans as managers.
Coming back to the querry, how do I change this situation? He says that I need to change my perceptions. Alright. ....... They are clear. ........ Now where's the change? Where do I start to bring about a change, from nowhere? I don't think I exactly know what COvey would have answered. But we have his key-book. That's why, I humbly ask you to explain even from your own point-of-view, if you wish to: how a lazy fish can change his habit(s) starting first in the head, only? Where's the tipping point?
(I earlier did try to put this question before you, but I had stretched the post** unnecessarily long. And, I didn't get satisfy.)
I request you to answer as soon as you can, because I think that I may know of a hint-an-answer, which is derived from an example given by Covey on paradigm-shift. Well, I have already given you the clue of a clue! Where's the clue?
Notes:
* Habits 1 (Be Proactive), Habit 2 (Begin with the End in Mind) ; From, Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
** Link to the Post: http://management170.blogspot.com/2008/11/how-does-7-habits-of-highly-effective.html
Posted By:
Muhammad Umer Toor,
22-Nov-2008.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Links, Sites and Blogs on "The 7 Habits.." by Stephen Covey
Here are some useful links, which consists of summaries, reviews, notes and expositions of Stephen Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People".
The following address is a fan blog. It can be a good learning place as you may find some interesting discussions on "7 Habits.." The blogger also discusses the philosophy of S.Covey and of his book. The author has generously provided its readers with many a useful links to other sources on 7 Habits. I have enjoyed this blog and I wish you also do.
http://stephen-covey-seven-habits-effective.blogspot.com/
In this link (the following one) you will find not the summary, not rigorous analysis or exposition of Covey's book. But, only small and short notes on each chapter, which are.... like highlights of a few but key points .
www.gp-training.net/training/leadership/7habits/index.htm
Follow this link and come to understand what a paradigm is: http://www.egs.edu/faculty/agamben/agamben-what-is-a-paradigm-2002.html
This is another good link. A fine review, charming as well, and very much to the point.
http://www.bainvestor.com/Seven-habits-effectiveness-Covey.html
I should have given this link at the beginning of this post. Because. It contains a PDF, and free, version of 7 Habits- whole book and you can also download it. And, also, it contains a few articles and presentations on some of the concepts of this book.
http://www.docstoc.com/search/stephen-covey/.
On goals:
http://www.careerdevelopmentplan.net/WT_Chapter7_c_Goal_Clarification.html
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I request my readers to please discuss if you have liked a link and found it interesting to be shared.
The following address is a fan blog. It can be a good learning place as you may find some interesting discussions on "7 Habits.." The blogger also discusses the philosophy of S.Covey and of his book. The author has generously provided its readers with many a useful links to other sources on 7 Habits. I have enjoyed this blog and I wish you also do.
http://stephen-covey-seven-habits-effective.blogspot.com/
In this link (the following one) you will find not the summary, not rigorous analysis or exposition of Covey's book. But, only small and short notes on each chapter, which are.... like highlights of a few but key points .
www.gp-training.net/training/leadership/7habits/index.htm
Follow this link and come to understand what a paradigm is: http://www.egs.edu/faculty/agamben/agamben-what-is-a-paradigm-2002.html
This is another good link. A fine review, charming as well, and very much to the point.
http://www.bainvestor.com/Seven-habits-effectiveness-Covey.html
I should have given this link at the beginning of this post. Because. It contains a PDF, and free, version of 7 Habits- whole book and you can also download it. And, also, it contains a few articles and presentations on some of the concepts of this book.
http://www.docstoc.com/search/stephen-covey/.
On goals:
http://www.careerdevelopmentplan.net/WT_Chapter7_c_Goal_Clarification.html
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I request my readers to please discuss if you have liked a link and found it interesting to be shared.
How does " The 7 habits of highly effective people" has changed your life?
The question of this discussion demands, before anyone comments on it, that we must have a deep understanding of the content of this book. Even lacking this prerequisite, I'll not stop from commenting on it.
I have perplexing questions about the 1st three (3) habits, because I've only touched these ones. And, I don't feel shy publishing their fury.
I too realise, as some others have - I am a reactive person. After reading a lengthy, tedious and dense habit no. 1, I have seen in the light of my small experiences that it is easy starting doing something to create a change. This happens because the real enemy is spotted and teh friend discovered (identifying one doesn't let the opposite go undetected). And, I think, there lies a victory on the part of the author for he has shown other 'selfs' to identify their enemies and friends. Thus the conscious reader starts thinking and doing to bring about a change. All they have to believe in, as Obama says, "Yes, We Can!" And, to my knowledge, the problems this book (7 Habits, of course) address to are not unique to humans. They are old-age, but not out of order. Some are (this book focus on) perennial, some may not be.
Turing back to what interests me more, on this forum - My problems with the 3 chapters. I fear I don't have capacity to mention all of them here (imagine how idiot I am). But I will share what I am discussing with others these days.
My 1st problem for today is - bringing a change in (a pathetic) situation which goes against my interests, and I realise it, through an independent will (the latter this the only hope in Stephen's eyes), even when all perceptions are clear!
AS all of you know, Covey says that in order to change a situation, you need to change your perceptions. My perceptions anout the problem, do not doubt are clear.
No change yet!
Example: I made some years ago a contract with God, The Absolute, that for Him only I will wake up early in the morning around 5-6 am to meet Him under the tense but refreshing canopy of earth. You can understand how big this priority is, of course if you are not a secular fundamentalist who abhors what was beyond and before the Big Bang. As a matter of fact, I say this regretfully, that I didn't meet Him in several years for time period more than 5 months. And, even that's an exaggeration. If there is no quick fix, where is the sluggish fix that 'shall last for eternity'? How I can change this situation- remember the compulsion- how do I change this situation .... beginning first in the mind? Such that .... mind triggers or initiates the .... movement .... and then comes 'action to commitment' period? (Managers always work under compulsions.)
Take the people around you, not to blame or hurt anyone. But first please answer me. Is Not 'Perception' About Objective, Adequate, Full, Deep and Correct knowledge of the reality? If it is not in your opinion, please re-read the book.
Take the world now: Many knowledgable persons who know so much act against what they know of. AS you may find (I have found) the knower of law exploding what is legal and what is lawful; you'll find a doctor who smokes, he the one who warned me not to touch it . Mention an evil, lo! they, the intelligent, knowledgable beings the ultimate man, has surpassed it. Many CSS officers had become criminal minded. DO they not see? DO they not know the complex implications of their immoral actions on their own self and on the large society? Where lies the difference?
Sticking to correct moral principles and its logic can be the only solution, as Covey would like to agree. Because, he quoted Cecil b. deMille saying,"It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break ourselves against the law."
The discussion has to come to an end. Yet, I am sceptic about the mechanisms of bringing the change, maybe I am not clear about the practical ones, suggested in the 'Habits'. I also do not demand the ready-made quick fix pills. I believe in revolutions, small revolutions, big revolutions, results of constant meditations and actions, actions and meditations. The question that I could not solve I leave that up to you to solve for me, yourself and others: Where's the tipping point? Where lie those small changes that trigger off to make big changes?
I have perplexing questions about the 1st three (3) habits, because I've only touched these ones. And, I don't feel shy publishing their fury.
I too realise, as some others have - I am a reactive person. After reading a lengthy, tedious and dense habit no. 1, I have seen in the light of my small experiences that it is easy starting doing something to create a change. This happens because the real enemy is spotted and teh friend discovered (identifying one doesn't let the opposite go undetected). And, I think, there lies a victory on the part of the author for he has shown other 'selfs' to identify their enemies and friends. Thus the conscious reader starts thinking and doing to bring about a change. All they have to believe in, as Obama says, "Yes, We Can!" And, to my knowledge, the problems this book (7 Habits, of course) address to are not unique to humans. They are old-age, but not out of order. Some are (this book focus on) perennial, some may not be.
Turing back to what interests me more, on this forum - My problems with the 3 chapters. I fear I don't have capacity to mention all of them here (imagine how idiot I am). But I will share what I am discussing with others these days.
My 1st problem for today is - bringing a change in (a pathetic) situation which goes against my interests, and I realise it, through an independent will (the latter this the only hope in Stephen's eyes), even when all perceptions are clear!
AS all of you know, Covey says that in order to change a situation, you need to change your perceptions. My perceptions anout the problem, do not doubt are clear.
No change yet!
Example: I made some years ago a contract with God, The Absolute, that for Him only I will wake up early in the morning around 5-6 am to meet Him under the tense but refreshing canopy of earth. You can understand how big this priority is, of course if you are not a secular fundamentalist who abhors what was beyond and before the Big Bang. As a matter of fact, I say this regretfully, that I didn't meet Him in several years for time period more than 5 months. And, even that's an exaggeration. If there is no quick fix, where is the sluggish fix that 'shall last for eternity'? How I can change this situation- remember the compulsion- how do I change this situation .... beginning first in the mind? Such that .... mind triggers or initiates the .... movement .... and then comes 'action to commitment' period? (Managers always work under compulsions.)
Take the people around you, not to blame or hurt anyone. But first please answer me. Is Not 'Perception' About Objective, Adequate, Full, Deep and Correct knowledge of the reality? If it is not in your opinion, please re-read the book.
Take the world now: Many knowledgable persons who know so much act against what they know of. AS you may find (I have found) the knower of law exploding what is legal and what is lawful; you'll find a doctor who smokes, he the one who warned me not to touch it . Mention an evil, lo! they, the intelligent, knowledgable beings the ultimate man, has surpassed it. Many CSS officers had become criminal minded. DO they not see? DO they not know the complex implications of their immoral actions on their own self and on the large society? Where lies the difference?
Sticking to correct moral principles and its logic can be the only solution, as Covey would like to agree. Because, he quoted Cecil b. deMille saying,"It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break ourselves against the law."
The discussion has to come to an end. Yet, I am sceptic about the mechanisms of bringing the change, maybe I am not clear about the practical ones, suggested in the 'Habits'. I also do not demand the ready-made quick fix pills. I believe in revolutions, small revolutions, big revolutions, results of constant meditations and actions, actions and meditations. The question that I could not solve I leave that up to you to solve for me, yourself and others: Where's the tipping point? Where lie those small changes that trigger off to make big changes?
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