Podcasts about daily decisions

Send us a textWelcome to Wise Words from Proverbs—a Christian devotional podcast featuring peaceful music and daily Bible readings from the Book of Proverbs. Each episode offers short, faith-filled encouragement to help you start your day with clarity, wisdom, and peace from God's Word.

This episode features Deborah Mallow, author of Six Steps to Fewer Days That Suck, inconversation with host Chuck Tuck. The discussion centers on practical strategies for improvingdaily happiness, overcoming negativity, and making positive choices. Deborah shares insightsfrom her book and personal journey, emphasizing the importance of mindset, nutrition, self-care,and small daily decisions in creating a more joyful life. The Power of Perspective3. Daily Decisions and Self-Responsibility4. Nutrition and Mood5. Self-Care and Community6. Practical Tips and ToolsSummary of the Podcast Episode: Deborah Mallow on "Amazing People, AmazingThings"Deborah and Chuck discuss the concept of negativity bias—how our brains are wired tofocus on the negative—and the importance of reframing thoughts. Deborah explains thatunderstanding the science behind our mindset can empower us to make better choices andcultivate positive patterns .The conversation highlights how everyday decisions shape our mood and outlook. Deborahshares her philosophy: happiness is a choice, and small, conscious decisions throughout theday can lead to fewer "days that suck" and more days filled with joy .Deborah, drawing from her own experience and research, discusses the role of nutrition inmental well-being. She advocates for moderation, mindful eating, and being a lifelonglearner about what makes us feel good, emphasizing that even simple changes can boostmood and energy .The episode explores the importance of self-care, from sleep and exercise to surroundingoneself with positive people. Deborah encourages setting boundaries with negativeinfluences and prioritizing relationships that uplift and energize us .7. Embracing Mistakes and Growth8. Book Overview and Takeaways9. Closing Thoughts and ResourcesWelcome to "Amazing People, Amazing Things" with your host Chuck Tuck! In thisuplifting episode, Chuck sits down with Deborah Mallow—author, coach, and selfproclaimed "ray of sunshine"—to explore the secrets behind living a happier, morefulfilling life. Deborah shares practical steps from her new book, Six Steps to Fewer DaysThat Suck, and opens up about her own journey from burnout to positivity. Tune in forscience-backed tips on flipping the script on negativity, the surprising impact of nutritionon your mood, and simple daily decisions that can transform your outlook. Whetheryouʼre feeling stuck or just want more joy in your day, this episode is packed withinspiration and actionable advice to help you make every day a little brighter .In this episode of "Amazing People, Amazing Things," host Chuck Tuck welcomesDeborah Mallow, author of Six Steps to Fewer Days That Suck. Together, they dive intothe science of happiness, the power of perspective, and the daily choices that shape ourwell-being. Deborah offers practical strategies for overcoming negativity, improving selfcare, and building positive routines—from mindful eating to gratitude collages andmorning affirmations. Listeners will walk away with easy-to-implement tips and a renewedsense of possibility. If youʼre ready to get unstuck and embrace more joy, thisconversation is for you .Deborah shares actionable ideas from her book, such as creating a gratitude collage or a"smile jar" filled with happy quotes. She stresses the value of small rituals and routines—likemorning affirmations—to start the day on a positive note .Both Deborah and Chuck reflect on the inevitability of mistakes, viewing them asopportunities for growth rather than failures. Deborah reframes setbacks as "education andgrowth," encouraging listeners to be gentle with themselves and keep striving forimprovement .visit: www.thedailydesicions.comvisit: www.ChucksChatHub.comvisit: 6 Steps To Fewer Days That Suck - https://amzn.to/443l12U

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Deborah Mallow is a renowned motivational speaker and success coach, celebrated for her vibrant energy and empowering message. A graduate of Syracuse University with a background in textile design and business, Deborah has built a multifaceted career—spanning two decades as the founder of her own design and licensing firm, followed by top-tier performance in dermatology biotech sales at Johnson & Johnson. Today, she is the author of "Six Steps to Fewer Days that Suck," a practical guide to shifting negative patterns into positive momentum. She also leads "The Daily Decisions," an initiative aimed at fostering self-esteem and cultivating a more purposeful, optimistic lifestyle.Please learn more about Deborah Mallow at www.TheDailyDecisions.comIn this insightful episode of Mr. Biz Radio, host Ken “Mr. Biz” Wentworth sits down with Deborah Mallow—motivational speaker, author, and success coach—to explore the transformative power of positivity in daily life. Deborah shares key takeaways from her latest book, Six Steps to Fewer Days that Suck, and introduces her signature method, The Daily Decisions, designed to help individuals overcome self-doubt and embrace purposeful living.Listeners will gain actionable strategies for shifting mindset, breaking negative patterns, and fostering emotional resilience. With an emphasis on adaptability, intentional choices, and the role of community and laughter in personal growth, this conversation highlights how cultivating the right mindset is essential to achieving lasting happiness and fulfillment.Key Takeaways:-Shifting mindsets and focusing on positivity can significantly transform personal and professional experiences.-A tool developed to help individuals enhance their self-esteem and embrace life changes more effectively.-Understanding and overcoming negativity bias can aid in fostering a more positive and resilient life approach.-Simple daily habits, like smiling more, seeking community support, and embracing adaptability, can improve personal well-being.-Deborah's career journey exemplifies how taking risks and embracing new paths can lead to personal and professional fulfillment.

Deborah Mallow is your audience's Ray of Sunshine—a charismatic, enthusiastic, and inspiring motivational speaker and seasoned positive energy, success coach. She is also the author of the soon to launch book “6 Steps To Fewer Days That Suck,” which shares strategies, solutions, stories and some science to turn negative habits into positive ones. Additionally, she is the creator of The Daily Decisions (self-improvement essentials to reinforce positive habits). Deborah's unique career path led her to this moment.    She attended college at Syracuse University, where she studied Textile design and business. After years of operating her own design and licensing company, she joined Johnson & Johnson, becoming a #1 ranked dermatology biotech sales rep year over year. Deborah will share her success principles, shining her light on your audience. The Daily Decisions and Deborah's Positive Energy Club are not about forcing positivity—they're about approaching life differently—achieving a positive mindset and making life a little easier—in order to enjoy more, worry less, and find the sunshine!   http://thedailydecisions.com IG @daily.decisions https://www.instagram.com/daily.decisions/ About The Flare Up Show Find Chrissy Cordingley at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risethrive.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Flare Up Show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Rise and Thrive Wholeness Community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to The Flare Up Show with Chrissy Cordingley. We tackle tough health topics with humor, share epic comeback stories, and explore ways to boost your mind and body. Whether you're feeling meh or need a laugh, join us for expert tips, inspiring chats, and a dash of fun to help you flare up to your best self. Ready to rise and thrive? Tune in and let's set your journey on fire! #TheFlareUpShow #RiseAndThrivePodcast #WholenessCoaching #WholeBeing #WellBeing #ReAlign #ReAlive #ElevateYourLife VIDEO MUSIC Credit; Happy Place Courtesy of ClipChamp Audio version Music Credit: Y2K by Lunareh

Send us a textWelcome to Wise Words from Proverbs—a Christian devotional podcast featuring peaceful music and daily Bible readings from the Book of Proverbs. Each episode offers short, faith-filled encouragement to help you start your day with clarity, wisdom, and peace from God's Word.

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Your sobriety isn't determined by one big decision—it's shaped by the small, daily choices you make. If you're wondering why staying sober feels so hard or why you keep falling into the same patterns, it's time to take a closer look at your daily decisions for sobriety. In this episode, we're diving into the subtle habits that either strengthen or sabotage your recovery. Are you prioritizing your sobriety the way you once prioritized drinking? Are you still making excuses instead of real commitments? The truth is, the little choices—whether you attend a meeting, set boundaries, or change your routine—are what truly determine your success. If you're ready to stop saying you want to be sober and start proving it with your actions, this episode is for you. Tune in as we break down the mindset shifts and simple daily actions that will help you stay committed, consistent, and in control of your sobriety. This episode will challenge you to reflect on where your commitment really lies and help you shift from half-hearted attempts at sobriety to fully showing up for your recovery. If you've ever felt like you're caught in a cycle of saying you want to quit but somehow always ending up with a drink in your hand, this episode is for you.   Links mentioned in this episode:  Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : addictionunlimited.com/call Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”

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Each day comes with its own worries and uncertainties and to live above them, you need faith in God. Tune in to this interesting episode on faith and you're surely going to be blessed.

In this episode of The Beyond Strength Show, Todd Bumgardner and Chris Merritt explore the concept of self-care, particularly in the context of fitness and personal growth. They discuss the importance of defining one's values and purpose, the need for long-term thinking in achieving fitness goals, and the common misconceptions surrounding self-care. The dialogue emphasizes that true self-care involves making decisions that may not feel good in the moment but are beneficial in the long run. They also highlight the significance of consistency, the role of motivation, and the necessity of understanding one's values to navigate challenges effectively.The Self-Care Lie Article Series:Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Chapters00:00 - The Journey of Self-Care and Fitness00:59 - Getting back to training after the flu06:35 - The Self-Care Lie08:15 - How will you feel in 10?09:02 - How the self-care article turned into a 4-part series23:54 - Defining Values and Long-Term Goals28:49 - The Importance of Showing Up29:06 - Values and Purpose in Decision Making30:26 - Choosing the Version of Yourself You Want to Be32:13 - Taking Action: The Small Steps Matter33:24 - Understanding Trade-offs and Sacrifices34:43 - Self-Care and Long-term Goals36:22 - The Role of Self-Knowledge in Fitness39:14 - Creating a Supportive Environment41:09 - Building Habits Beyond Motivation43:04 - Navigating Short-term vs Long-term Goals44:34 - The Value of Rest and Recovery46:46 - Emerging Values and Goals49:31 - The Miracle Question: Defining Success52:51 - Integrating Values into Daily Decisions

After years long hiatus, Wise Words from Proverbs is back! Listen on Proverbs 20 gives wisdom for making sound decisions and living with integrity. 

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Did you like this episode? Send us a text message and share your thoughts!To kick off the first episode in Season 5 of Cow-Side Conversations, Paul Mason of Mason's Chrome View in Chester County, Pennsylvania shares how the details add up on his 500-cow family dairy operation. From unique ways they keep employees engaged with production goals and understanding the “why” behind what they do to calf-raising protocols that have paid dividends, Paul reflects on all the little details and management decisions that are part of dairy farming – and how he finds balance between being content but never satisfied. He shares some of the new technology he has implemented on the cropping side with variable rate application, precision planting and zone sampling to optimize their acreage with the future in mind. Paul also opens up about how he has used grants to jumpstart capital investments on his farm and build buffer into the dairy business.

Writers are standing in their identity and expanding it with each tiny decision. You don't wake up 3 years from now at your book signing miraculously living in a new author's identity. Instead, you conscious step in to your identity the moment you write your first word. Tiny decisions matter! Each one powerfully helps you claim your passion, creativity, and resilience as a writer.Coach Debby is a Master level Life Coach trained by Hay House author, Alan Cohen. She's offering free 30minute consultations to anyone who is wanting to writing a book or blog. Some common questions include:- How can I get started on my book?- How can I go the distance as a writer if I've never done it before?- What if I struggle with procrastination?- How might I use my book to showcase my business or brand?Simply send your request for a free consultation to:Coachdebby.com/connectFollow Debby Handrich on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writers are standing in their identity and expanding it with each tiny decision. You don't wake up 3 years from now at your book signing miraculously living in a new author's identity. Instead, you conscious step in to your identity the moment you write your first word. Tiny decisions matter! Each one powerfully helps you claim your passion, creativity, and resilience as a writer. Coach Debby is a Master level Life Coach trained by Hay House author, Alan Cohen. She's offering free 30minute consultations to anyone who is wanting to writing a book or blog. Some common questions include: - How can I get started on my book? - How can I go the distance as a writer if I've never done it before? - What if I struggle with procrastination? - How might I use my book to showcase my business or brand? Simply send your request for a free consultation to: Coachdebby.com/connect Follow Debby Handrich on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is dedicated to my mother Monika. We dive into the fascinating world of genetic destiny and explore how advancements in genetic science and Epigenetics have reshaped our understanding of health. We discuss how lifestyle choices—like diet, exercise, stress management, and supplementation—interact with our genetic predispositions to influence our well-being. We also cover the importance of working with qualified practitioners to navigate the complexities of genetic data, practical strategies for managing stress based on genetic insights, and common misconceptions about genetic testing. Finally, we look ahead to the future of personalized medicine and genetic-based interventions Connect with Yael: https://www.instagram.com/3x4genetics/ ⁠⁠Discover your unique genetic blueprint: https://3x4genetics.com/dariasavaya Study at IIN! use code: DARIASALIHXIIN for $ off your tuition: https://sldr.page.link/km7W Download the FREE Conscious Consumption Guide that helps you navigate the grocery stores: ⁠⁠https://www.sacredsoulss.com/shop⁠⁠ Nontoxic Products: www.sacredsoulss.com FOLLOW me to activate your inner healer, authentic self, and laugh along the way: TikTok: @dariasavaya ⁠⁠ Instagram: @dariasavaya ⁠⁠ Pintrest: @dariasavaya ⁠ All links: ⁠⁠https://www.sacredsoulss.com/links⁠⁠ LISTEN to the podcast! Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1gaNKe0... Apple Pod: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... BECOME a Conscious Consumer! Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/holistic_... Business Inquiries: daria@sacredsoulss.com Let me know if you'd like more episodes like this and other topics you'd like me to discuss when you leave a review for the podcast! Your health is the greatest form of WEALTH, Daria

Everyday Transformation: Responding to God's Call Mark 1:16-20 invites listeners to explore God's call and claim on their lives. Under the larger theme of everyday transformation, join us to examine the calling of the first disciples as well as your call. You'll hear insights on the practical call to follow Jesus, the significance of discipleship in daily life, and personal reflections on moments of calling.  This episode invites you to reflect on where and how you are called to live out God's call on your life, remembering that our callings began at our baptism. Discover the importance of saying 'yes' to Jesus in your everyday context, whether at work, home, or elsewhere, and how to nurture and recognize God's call in your life. Listen to Episode 341 at https://transformingmission.org/341  Time Stamp for Episode 341: Everyday Transformation - Responding to God's Call 00:36 Scripture Reading: Mark 1:16-20 01:15 Discussion: The Call to Follow Jesus 05:00 Personal Reflections on Calling 11:07 The Broader Concept of Calling 18:17 Daily Decisions and Following Jesus 20:34 Reflecting on the Call 28:50 Conclusion and Mission Field

Expect the unexpected·that's life! But did you know that three crucial daily decisions can transform how you face challenges and problems, bringing more ease, joy, and success? In this podcast, we'll uncover these essential choices that pave the way to a happier, more fulfilling life!

Today, we explore how small, daily decisions can create a significant ripple effect in your life. We'll travel back to the late 80s, when I was a kid who loved professional wrestling. Tune in to discover how a few seemingly minor choices shaped the course of my life and how similar decisions are impacting your life as well.

On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Kim Harari to talk about finding a safe space with the sport of soccer, the path to trading athletics for opioids, feeling like a victim but choosing to be relentless in pursuit of what we want, being powerless over what makes us feel like enough, making the daily decision to stay clean (do hard things), living life under the premise that there are no rules, navigating the desire for more of what makes us feel good, the sometimes high cost of helping others, seeing connection as the antidote to addiction, finding clarity in solitary confinement, building authentic connection through being vulnerable, overcoming our limits beliefs and so much more. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Kim's life and learn about what persistence, perspective and endurance mean to her.    If you found value in this episode and would like to help us grow, please leave the podcast a review on your platform of choice and share it with a friend(s). We appreciate your support!   Follow Kim (here)   Follow Project Endure (here) Project Endure Coaching (here) Join The Hard Things Club (here) Shop Project Endure (here)   Follow Joe (here) Read Joe's Blog (here)

To witness the extraordinary works of God in our lives, we must consistently practice our faith and follow His revealed guidance. As we draw closer to God, He will draw closer to us, fulfilling His promises in His perfect timing. Throughout this sermon, we are presented with 9 daily decisions to help deepen our faith.

In this episode we dive into the daily decisions that can help you make a difference in your life and the lives of others. We unpack the importance of having a "no snooze" mentality, emphasizing the impact of starting the day with purpose and intention. The discussion also covers the value of predetermining priorities and automating tasks to save time and mental energy. Join us as we explore practical and impactful ways to shape your daily routine and make a lasting difference. Stay tuned for more insights in the next episode!

Why might our brains be keeping us in the dark about our own motives? What's the reason humans give to charity? How do cultural norms lead to continual efforts to signal to our potential allies?Robin Hanson is a professor of economics at George Mason University . His latest two books are titled, The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life, and The Age of Em: Work, Love, and Life when Robots Rule the Earth.Robin and Greg discuss the discrepancies between what we say and our true intentions.Robin shares how human interaction within our discussions is less about the content and more about social positioning and signaling. Robin talks about the intricate dance of conversations, where showing status, expressing care, and signaling allyship are at the forefront. They also wrestle with the concept of luxury goods and their role in consumer behavior, challenging the conventional wisdom about why we buy what we buy and the messages we're really sending with our choices.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:On conscious mind and social norm23:39: Humans have rules about what you're supposed to do and not supposed to do, especially regarding each other. And we really care a lot about our associates not violating those norms, and we're very eager to find rivals violating them and call them out on that. And that's just a really big thing in our lives. And in fact, it's so big that plausibly your conscious mind, the part of your mind I'm talking to, isn't the entire mind, you have noticed. You've got lots of stuff going on in your head that you're not very conscious of, but your conscious mind is the part of you whose job it is mainly to watch what you're doing and at all moments have a story about why you're doing it and why this thing you're doing, for the reason you're doing it,isn't something violating norms. If you didn't have this conscious mind all the time putting together the story, you'd be much more vulnerable to other people claiming that you're violating norms and accusing you of being a bad person for doing bad things.Our individual doesn't care much about norms20:25: Sometimes norms are functional and helpful, and sometimes they're not. Our individual incentive doesn't care much about that. Our incentive is to not violate the norms and not be caught violating the norms, regardless of whether they're good or bad norms, regardless of what function they serve.Why do people not want to subsidize luxury items, but they do subsidize education?46:34: So part of the problem is that we often idealize some things and even make them sacred. And then, in their role as something sacred, we are willing to subsidize them and sacrifice for them. And then it's less about maybe their consequences and more about showing our devotion to the sacred. In some sense, sacred things are the things we are most eager to show our devotion to. And that's why people who want to promote things want us to see them as sacred. So, schools have succeeded in getting many people to see schools as a sacred venture and therefore worthy of extra subsidy. And they're less interested in maybe the calculation of the job consequences of education because they just see education itself as sacred.On notion of cultural drift47:55: So human superpower is cultural evolution. This is why we can do things so much better than other animals. The key mechanism of culture is that we copy the behaviors of others. In order to make that work, we have to differentially copy the behavior that's better, not the behavior that's worse. And to do that, we need a way to judge who is more successful so that we will copy the successful. So our estimate of what counts as success—who are the people around us who we will count as successful and worthy of emulation—is a key element of culture. And that's going to drive a lot of our choices, including our values and norms. We're going to have compatible and matching with our concept of who around us is the most admirable, the most worthy of celebration and emulation.Show Links:Recommended Resources:François de La RochefoucauldMicrosociologyPatek Philippe WatchesConsumptionParochialismThe Case against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and MoneyEvolutionGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at George Mason UniversityBlog - Overcoming BiasPodcast - Minds Almost MeetingProfile on LinkedInSocial Profile on XHis Work:Amazon Author PageThe Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday LifeThe Age of Em: Work, Love, and Life when Robots Rule the Earth

A message to graduates: How daily decisions play a vital role in getting on God's path and living His plan.

Discover the transformative power of daily decisions and how they can launch you toward the person you're meant to become. Join us as we traverse the path of personal evolution, embracing the wisdom of legendary thought leaders like Jim Rohn and Jeff Olson. They've taught us that success isn't always about the grand gestures; instead, it's found in the consistency of our small, daily actions. With each episode, you'll gain invaluable insights into turning the mundane into milestones, and how the joy of committing to your passion can be your guiding light.This dialogue is more than just motivational rhetoric—it's a blueprint for embodying the best version of yourself, starting today. As we dissect the intricate dance of altering habits and beliefs, remember that the very fabric of your future success is woven in the social realms we engage with and the goals we set. Let's embark on this journey together, setting a standard of excellence that defies setbacks and galvanizes us toward achievements that would leave our past selves in utter awe. Here, you'll find the encouragement to make the changes that matter and the celebration of progress, no matter how small, because every step is a step towards amazement at what you have and will accomplish.Support the Show.

Have you ever wondered how to become the future version of yourself without losing sight of who you truly are in the present moment?You've probably heard the saying, "Act as if, fake it until you make it." But how do you do that without compromising your authenticity?Much of what we believe about ourselves isn't true; it's merely programmed limitations we've bought into. While big actions and grand shifts are exhilarating, the real magic happens in the everyday choices we make. Each seemingly insignificant decision contributes to the evolution of our authentic selves and the realisation of our dreams.In this week's podcast, we dive deep into the significance of those in-between moments - those fleeting choices we make every day that seem inconsequential but hold the power to shape our destiny.Join me as I unveil how you can align your present actions with your future self and take practical steps to step into your power.FREE STUFFGuide - Start Before You're Ready Roadmap - 5 Steps to Break Free from Comfort and Pursue Bold Action to Achieve Your Goals with EaseManifestation Masterclass - How to Create Your Reality from the Inside OutNLP Masterclass - Introduction to NLP and Time Line Therapy®STARTER KITMy Book - Activate Your RAS - The Art & Science of Creating Your Reality from the Inside OutEssential Foundations of NLP DiplomaForgiveness MeditationGOING DEEPER90-Minute Clarity Coaching Call Alignment Activator Coaching - Book A Free 30-minute Call With Me Accredited NLP Practitioner - 12-Week Online Programme Connect with me @iamsianhill

Dive into the world of personal development as we explore how making small decisions daily can lead to remarkable results in self-control and discipline.Join us on this journey of empowerment and self-discovery, and learn how to harness the power of daily decisions to unlock your full potential.Listen now and take the first step towards cultivating greater self-discipline in your life!

This is a bitesize episode of 'The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes'. Each week we'll take a look back into the archive of episodes and get you to think and reflective once more about some of the things we've learned over the past few years. In this week's BITESIZE:You can get what you want. Daily decisions. Know the things in your control.To hear the full episode check out episode #117: What Do You Want From Your Diabetes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know your Destiny, your Disobedience, your Direction, and your Daily Decisions? Your greatest destiny in life is to be an imitator of God. To be children of light imitating our Heavenly Father. A roadmap into understanding what it truly means to walk as Children of the Light is found in Ephesians 5:1-21. We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more. GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give. Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020. Jesus Over Everything. Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.church Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQ Podcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567 Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved. https://www.elevatecc.church/home

Let's revisit a classic today...After 25 Million copies sold in 40 languages, this book has become an icon in the field of personal development and leadership.   More importantly, Stephen R. Covey has become well know for the lessons, thoughts and habits that he taught the world for transformation as a leader and increasing your effectiveness in life.   Today I want to do a high level review of the entire book for you in order to inspire you with ideas and potentially rekindle your interest in going back to this book for strategies to change your life.   Quote I love… "People can't live with change if there's not a changeless core inside them. the key to the ability to change is a changeless sense of who you are, what you are about and what you value."   I think this is a premise of the entire book…   Covey created this entire book on the premise that INNER success comes before OUTER success.  He says “private victory” must precede “public victory”.  It's basically PERSONAL Mastery first.   He goes on to talk about how Habits are the building blocks of the change you want to create in your life.   Real change is the result of slow development of character over time.   Daily Habits of thinking and acting are what Greatness are built upon.   The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is not a get rich quick or a silver bullet to Greatness… …its about slow, deliberate change over time to create your Destiny.   Quote for the book by Charles Reade summarized Covey's thoughts… “Sow a thought, and you reap an action; sow an action, and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.”   Another important note about the book before we cover the 7 habits is the distinction that Covey draws between Effective vs Efficient progress.   So many of us are caught up in “time management” when Efficiency is not the primary objective we should be chasing.  He says…   “Think about what is most important to you and see if it is the center around which your life revolves. Don't worry about efficiency.  There is use being “efficient” if what you are doing lack's meaning or an essential good.”   Bottom line…Effectiveness trumps Achievement all day long…   So let's get into the Habits now…   Habit #1 Be Proactive "Your life doesn't “happen”.  Whether you know it or not, it is carefully designed by you.  The choices, after all, are yours. You choose happiness.  You choose sadness. You choose decisiveness.  You choose ambivalence.  You choose success.  You choose failure. You choose courage.  You choose fear.  Just remember that every moment, every situation, provides a new choice. And in doing so, it gives you a perfect opportunity to do things differently to produce more positive results.”   Being proactive in life (this habit) is all about “Being responsible” for your life.  The way we are responsible is by being proactive.   Proactive is your ability to respond to situations (good and bad) in a way that accepts responsibility for choosing the direction and course you will follow… …the decisions you will make that affect how you respond to any situation.   Proactive people take responsibility for their lives and actions.     Proactive vs Reactive…what is the difference?   Proactive people choose their behavior Proactive people take control of their own emotions Proactive people direct their intentions and actions toward what they want.   Reactive people let others choose their behavior Reactive people believe others control their emotions by giving away their power Reactive people let other people direct them and tell them what to do   Bottom line…Reactive people are affected by and react to their environment… …which is giving up responsibility for the outcomes they have in life. …they shift blame, have shifts in attitude and emotions, and don't take responsibility.   Covey suggests that one of the best ways to become proactive as a person is to control and watch the quality of your LANGUAGE. …your language creates the quality of your life (he says) …learn to use phrases like “I can, I will, I prefer…not I can't, I have to, if only”   He also drops one of the most important lessons of the book, I have used throughout my life.   “Between stimulus and response there is a space.  In that space is our power to choose our response.  In our response lies our growth and our freedom”   2 Key points 1-you have a point that determines your power to choose response 2-most important thing you can “choose” is what you say (language)   This habit is truly the core of the principles and habits in the book, so I have spent more time on it in general.  But an additional thought I want to bring out is this…   The problems, challenges and opportunities we face fall into 2 areas…Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence.   To become a Proactive Person…focus on your efforts within your circle of Influence…things you can do something about.   To avoid becoming a Reactive Person, don't waste your time on things you can't influence…environment, weather, Covid, etc.   Habit #2  Begin With the End in Mind   “Begin with the end in mind is based on the principle that all things are created twice.  There's a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation to all things.”   This principle is much like the carpenters rule of Measure twice.  Cut Once.   You have to figure out what you want in life or you will end up with something that you may not want.  So what do you want?   Best way to do this is to Create your destiny through the exercises of developing a Personal Mission Statement, Goals and Milestones to guide you on your journey.   This will allow you to Begin with the End in Mind and make Daily Decisions that align with your Purpose, Passion, and Destination you are seeking.   Habit #3  Put First Things First   Covey says, “Habit 1 says, “You're in charge.  You're the creator.”  Being proactive is about choice.  Habit 2 is hthe first, or mental creation.  Beginning with the End in Mind is about vision.  Habit 3 (this one) is the second creation,  the physical creation.  This habit is where Habits 1 and 2 come together.”   This habit is about setting priorities and executing daily on those priorities that will take you closer to your goals and dreams.   Priorities fall into 4 quadrants… Important and urgent Important and not Urgent Urgent but not Important Not Urgent or Important   The goal is to spend as much of your time in Q1 and Q2.  Live in these quadrants. Avoid was much as possible Q4 (not urgent or important)…which many of us spend time in.   Habit #4  Think Win/Win   "Most people tend to think in terms of dichotomies.  Strong or weak, hardball or softball, win or lose.  But that kind of thinking is fundamentally flawed.  It's based on power and position rather than on principle.  Win/Win is based on the paradigm that there is plenty for everybody,  that one person's success is not achieved at the expense of exclusion of the success of others.”   This is a habit that is all about learning to come from a place of Abundance and not Scarcity. There is always a win/win in business, relationships and life if you are open to it.   Habit #5 Seek to Understand, Then to be Understood   This one is a tough one for those A type personalities like me…   This habit speaks for itself but it really focuses on the ideas that we all need to develop Empathy and a sense of caring around what other people are communicating in our lives.     When we seek first to Understand, then we are much more effective communicators and leaders.   Habit #6 Synergize   This habit is something that happens when all the other habits are being applied..     Synergy is created when people and teams are working together in a spirit of cooperation.   Much like the power of the mastermind, synergy creates a result greater than the sum of its parts.  1 plus 1 equals 3.     This generally happens when you are working (as a leader) in a way that helps create an openness for ideas, solutions, and input from others in your Circle of Influence.   The key to this is being open to ideas, diversity, mental and emotional differences…etc.   Getting people to “agree with you” is not the objective.  Collaboration is the key to this habit.   Habit #7 Sharpen the Saw   One of the areas we (as drivers) tend to forget…   Renewal of the four core areas of life:  physical, spiritual, mental and social.   Sharpening the saw is about regularly renewing and recharging these key areas of your life.   Time to rejuvenate yourself and allow for growth and recovery.   Physical:  developing a send of well-being, health…the Body Spiritual:  developing your sense of peace through meditation, inner reflections, etc…the Spirit Mental:  developing your mind, learning and mastery of your skills…the Mind Social:  developing your relationships and people in your life…the Social   Sharpening the saw (in my opinion) is so critical because without Recovery and Core Development of Self, your ultimate potential will not be created.   This book is definitely a classic and it deserves your time and attention to review when you have the chance.  Covey does a great job of making the case for developing HABITS that will allow you to create lasting change in your life.     He says that modern day personal development can bring awareness, but that lasting change only comes from developing these habit and developing your “character” from the inside out.   I hope this is information that has brought you value.  My goal with reviewing books (summaries) is to help save you time, while also building curiosity and awareness for great resources of knowledge and learning like The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Let's revisit a classic today...After 25 Million copies sold in 40 languages, this book has become an icon in the field of personal development and leadership.   More importantly, Stephen R. Covey has become well know for the lessons, thoughts and habits that he taught the world for transformation as a leader and increasing your effectiveness in life.   Today I want to do a high level review of the entire book for you in order to inspire you with ideas and potentially rekindle your interest in going back to this book for strategies to change your life.   Quote I love… "People can't live with change if there's not a changeless core inside them. the key to the ability to change is a changeless sense of who you are, what you are about and what you value."   I think this is a premise of the entire book…   Covey created this entire book on the premise that INNER success comes before OUTER success.  He says “private victory” must precede “public victory”.  It's basically PERSONAL Mastery first.   He goes on to talk about how Habits are the building blocks of the change you want to create in your life.   Real change is the result of slow development of character over time.   Daily Habits of thinking and acting are what Greatness are built upon.   The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is not a get rich quick or a silver bullet to Greatness… …its about slow, deliberate change over time to create your Destiny.   Quote for the book by Charles Reade summarized Covey's thoughts… “Sow a thought, and you reap an action; sow an action, and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.”   Another important note about the book before we cover the 7 habits is the distinction that Covey draws between Effective vs Efficient progress.   So many of us are caught up in “time management” when Efficiency is not the primary objective we should be chasing.  He says…   “Think about what is most important to you and see if it is the center around which your life revolves. Don't worry about efficiency.  There is use being “efficient” if what you are doing lack's meaning or an essential good.”   Bottom line…Effectiveness trumps Achievement all day long…   So let's get into the Habits now…   Habit #1 Be Proactive "Your life doesn't “happen”.  Whether you know it or not, it is carefully designed by you.  The choices, after all, are yours. You choose happiness.  You choose sadness. You choose decisiveness.  You choose ambivalence.  You choose success.  You choose failure. You choose courage.  You choose fear.  Just remember that every moment, every situation, provides a new choice. And in doing so, it gives you a perfect opportunity to do things differently to produce more positive results.”   Being proactive in life (this habit) is all about “Being responsible” for your life.  The way we are responsible is by being proactive.   Proactive is your ability to respond to situations (good and bad) in a way that accepts responsibility for choosing the direction and course you will follow… …the decisions you will make that affect how you respond to any situation.   Proactive people take responsibility for their lives and actions.     Proactive vs Reactive…what is the difference?   Proactive people choose their behavior Proactive people take control of their own emotions Proactive people direct their intentions and actions toward what they want.   Reactive people let others choose their behavior Reactive people believe others control their emotions by giving away their power Reactive people let other people direct them and tell them what to do   Bottom line…Reactive people are affected by and react to their environment… …which is giving up responsibility for the outcomes they have in life. …they shift blame, have shifts in attitude and emotions, and don't take responsibility.   Covey suggests that one of the best ways to become proactive as a person is to control and watch the quality of your LANGUAGE. …your language creates the quality of your life (he says) …learn to use phrases like “I can, I will, I prefer…not I can't, I have to, if only”   He also drops one of the most important lessons of the book, I have used throughout my life.   “Between stimulus and response there is a space.  In that space is our power to choose our response.  In our response lies our growth and our freedom”   2 Key points 1-you have a point that determines your power to choose response 2-most important thing you can “choose” is what you say (language)   This habit is truly the core of the principles and habits in the book, so I have spent more time on it in general.  But an additional thought I want to bring out is this…   The problems, challenges and opportunities we face fall into 2 areas…Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence.   To become a Proactive Person…focus on your efforts within your circle of Influence…things you can do something about.   To avoid becoming a Reactive Person, don't waste your time on things you can't influence…environment, weather, Covid, etc.   Habit #2  Begin With the End in Mind   “Begin with the end in mind is based on the principle that all things are created twice.  There's a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation to all things.”   This principle is much like the carpenters rule of Measure twice.  Cut Once.   You have to figure out what you want in life or you will end up with something that you may not want.  So what do you want?   Best way to do this is to Create your destiny through the exercises of developing a Personal Mission Statement, Goals and Milestones to guide you on your journey.   This will allow you to Begin with the End in Mind and make Daily Decisions that align with your Purpose, Passion, and Destination you are seeking.   Habit #3  Put First Things First   Covey says, “Habit 1 says, “You're in charge.  You're the creator.”  Being proactive is about choice.  Habit 2 is hthe first, or mental creation.  Beginning with the End in Mind is about vision.  Habit 3 (this one) is the second creation,  the physical creation.  This habit is where Habits 1 and 2 come together.”   This habit is about setting priorities and executing daily on those priorities that will take you closer to your goals and dreams.   Priorities fall into 4 quadrants… Important and urgent Important and not Urgent Urgent but not Important Not Urgent or Important   The goal is to spend as much of your time in Q1 and Q2.  Live in these quadrants. Avoid was much as possible Q4 (not urgent or important)…which many of us spend time in.   Habit #4  Think Win/Win   "Most people tend to think in terms of dichotomies.  Strong or weak, hardball or softball, win or lose.  But that kind of thinking is fundamentally flawed.  It's based on power and position rather than on principle.  Win/Win is based on the paradigm that there is plenty for everybody,  that one person's success is not achieved at the expense of exclusion of the success of others.”   This is a habit that is all about learning to come from a place of Abundance and not Scarcity. There is always a win/win in business, relationships and life if you are open to it.   Habit #5 Seek to Understand, Then to be Understood   This one is a tough one for those A type personalities like me…   This habit speaks for itself but it really focuses on the ideas that we all need to develop Empathy and a sense of caring around what other people are communicating in our lives.     When we seek first to Understand, then we are much more effective communicators and leaders.   Habit #6 Synergize   This habit is something that happens when all the other habits are being applied..     Synergy is created when people and teams are working together in a spirit of cooperation.   Much like the power of the mastermind, synergy creates a result greater than the sum of its parts.  1 plus 1 equals 3.     This generally happens when you are working (as a leader) in a way that helps create an openness for ideas, solutions, and input from others in your Circle of Influence.   The key to this is being open to ideas, diversity, mental and emotional differences…etc.   Getting people to “agree with you” is not the objective.  Collaboration is the key to this habit.   Habit #7 Sharpen the Saw   One of the areas we (as drivers) tend to forget…   Renewal of the four core areas of life:  physical, spiritual, mental and social.   Sharpening the saw is about regularly renewing and recharging these key areas of your life.   Time to rejuvenate yourself and allow for growth and recovery.   Physical:  developing a send of well-being, health…the Body Spiritual:  developing your sense of peace through meditation, inner reflections, etc…the Spirit Mental:  developing your mind, learning and mastery of your skills…the Mind Social:  developing your relationships and people in your life…the Social   Sharpening the saw (in my opinion) is so critical because without Recovery and Core Development of Self, your ultimate potential will not be created.   This book is definitely a classic and it deserves your time and attention to review when you have the chance.  Covey does a great job of making the case for developing HABITS that will allow you to create lasting change in your life.     He says that modern day personal development can bring awareness, but that lasting change only comes from developing these habit and developing your “character” from the inside out.   I hope this is information that has brought you value.  My goal with reviewing books (summaries) is to help save you time, while also building curiosity and awareness for great resources of knowledge and learning like The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

3 Daily Decisions That Will Change Your Perspective Forever • Tony Robbins

In this micro-series episode, we explore the incredible magnitude of daily decisions we make and why they matter more than we think. Join us as we uncover the profound impact of these seemingly small choices on our lives and our learning and how they shape our futures. We go much more in-depth into this topic in our full episode (“Podcast #40 - How Decisions Rule Our Lives”). 

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After 25 Million copies sold in 40 languages, this book has become an icon in the field of personal development and leadership.   More importantly, Stephen R. Covey has become well know for the lessons, thoughts and habits that he taught the world for transformation as a leader and increasing your effectiveness in life.   Today I want to do a high level review of the entire book for you in order to inspire you with ideas and potentially rekindle your interest in going back to this book for strategies to change your life.   Quote I love… "People can't live with change if there's not a changeless core inside them. the key to the ability to change is a changeless sense of who you are, what you are about and what you value."   I think this is a premise of the entire book…   Covey created this entire book on the premise that INNER success comes before OUTER success.  He says “private victory” must precede “public victory”.  It's basically PERSONAL Mastery first.   He goes on to talk about how Habits are the building blocks of the change you want to create in your life.   Real change is the result of slow development of character over time.   Daily Habits of thinking and acting are what Greatness are built upon.   The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is not a get rich quick or a silver bullet to Greatness… …its about slow, deliberate change over time to create your Destiny.   Quote for the book by Charles Reade summarized Covey's thoughts… “Sow a thought, and you reap an action; sow an action, and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.”   Another important note about the book before we cover the 7 habits is the distinction that Covey draws between Effective vs Efficient progress.   So many of us are caught up in “time management” when Efficiency is not the primary objective we should be chasing.  He says…   “Think about what is most important to you and see if it is the center around which your life revolves. Don't worry about efficiency.  There is use being “efficient” if what you are doing lack's meaning or an essential good.”   Bottom line…Effectiveness trumps Achievement all day long…   So let's get into the Habits now…   Habit #1 Be Proactive "Your life doesn't “happen”.  Whether you know it or not, it is carefully designed by you.  The choices, after all, are yours. You choose happiness.  You choose sadness. You choose decisiveness.  You choose ambivalence.  You choose success.  You choose failure. You choose courage.  You choose fear.  Just remember that every moment, every situation, provides a new choice. And in doing so, it gives you a perfect opportunity to do things differently to produce more positive results.”   Being proactive in life (this habit) is all about “Being responsible” for your life.  The way we are responsible is by being proactive.   Proactive is your ability to respond to situations (good and bad) in a way that accepts responsibility for choosing the direction and course you will follow… …the decisions you will make that affect how you respond to any situation.   Proactive people take responsibility for their lives and actions.     Proactive vs Reactive…what is the difference?   Proactive people choose their behavior Proactive people take control of their own emotions Proactive people direct their intentions and actions toward what they want.   Reactive people let others choose their behavior Reactive people believe others control their emotions by giving away their power Reactive people let other people direct them and tell them what to do   Bottom line…Reactive people are affected by and react to their environment… …which is giving up responsibility for the outcomes they have in life. …they shift blame, have shifts in attitude and emotions, and don't take responsibility.   Covey suggests that one of the best ways to become proactive as a person is to control and watch the quality of your LANGUAGE. …your language creates the quality of your life (he says) …learn to use phrases like “I can, I will, I prefer…not I can't, I have to, if only”   He also drops one of the most important lessons of the book, I have used throughout my life.   “Between stimulus and response there is a space.  In that space is our power to choose our response.  In our response lies our growth and our freedom”   2 Key points 1-you have a point that determines your power to choose response 2-most important thing you can “choose” is what you say (language)   This habit is truly the core of the principles and habits in the book, so I have spent more time on it in general.  But an additional thought I want to bring out is this…   The problems, challenges and opportunities we face fall into 2 areas…Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence.   To become a Proactive Person…focus on your efforts within your circle of Influence…things you can do something about.   To avoid becoming a Reactive Person, don't waste your time on things you can't influence…environment, weather, Covid, etc.   Habit #2  Begin With the End in Mind   “Begin with the end in mind is based on the principle that all things are created twice.  There's a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation to all things.”   This principle is much like the carpenters rule of Measure twice.  Cut Once.   You have to figure out what you want in life or you will end up with something that you may not want.  So what do you want?   Best way to do this is to Create your destiny through the exercises of developing a Personal Mission Statement, Goals and Milestones to guide you on your journey.   This will allow you to Begin with the End in Mind and make Daily Decisions that align with your Purpose, Passion, and Destination you are seeking.   Habit #3  Put First Things First   Covey says, “Habit 1 says, “You're in charge.  You're the creator.”  Being proactive is about choice.  Habit 2 is hthe first, or mental creation.  Beginning with the End in Mind is about vision.  Habit 3 (this one) is the second creation,  the physical creation.  This habit is where Habits 1 and 2 come together.”   This habit is about setting priorities and executing daily on those priorities that will take you closer to your goals and dreams.   Priorities fall into 4 quadrants… Important and urgent Important and not Urgent Urgent but not Important Not Urgent or Important   The goal is to spend as much of your time in Q1 and Q2.  Live in these quadrants. Avoid was much as possible Q4 (not urgent or important)…which many of us spend time in.   Habit #4  Think Win/Win   "Most people tend to think in terms of dichotomies.  Strong or weak, hardball or softball, win or lose.  But that kind of thinking is fundamentally flawed.  It's based on power and position rather than on principle.  Win/Win is based on the paradigm that there is plenty for everybody,  that one person's success is not achieved at the expense of exclusion of the success of others.”   This is a habit that is all about learning to come from a place of Abundance and not Scarcity. There is always a win/win in business, relationships and life if you are open to it.   Habit #5 Seek to Understand, Then to be Understood   This one is a tough one for those A type personalities like me…   This habit speaks for itself but it really focuses on the ideas that we all need to develop Empathy and a sense of caring around what other people are communicating in our lives.     When we seek first to Understand, then we are much more effective communicators and leaders.   Habit #6 Synergize   This habit is something that happens when all the other habits are being applied..     Synergy is created when people and teams are working together in a spirit of cooperation.   Much like the power of the mastermind, synergy creates a result greater than the sum of its parts.  1 plus 1 equals 3.     This generally happens when you are working (as a leader) in a way that helps create an openness for ideas, solutions, and input from others in your Circle of Influence.   The key to this is being open to ideas, diversity, mental and emotional differences…etc.   Getting people to “agree with you” is not the objective.  Collaboration is the key to this habit.   Habit #7 Sharpen the Saw   One of the areas we (as drivers) tend to forget…   Renewal of the four core areas of life:  physical, spiritual, mental and social.   Sharpening the saw is about regularly renewing and recharging these key areas of your life.   Time to rejuvenate yourself and allow for growth and recovery.   Physical:  developing a send of well-being, health…the Body Spiritual:  developing your sense of peace through meditation, inner reflections, etc…the Spirit Mental:  developing your mind, learning and mastery of your skills…the Mind Social:  developing your relationships and people in your life…the Social   Sharpening the saw (in my opinion) is so critical because without Recovery and Core Development of Self, your ultimate potential will not be created.   This book is definitely a classic and it deserves your time and attention to review when you have the chance.  Covey does a great job of making the case for developing HABITS that will allow you to create lasting change in your life.     He says that modern day personal development can bring awareness, but that lasting change only comes from developing these habit and developing your “character” from the inside out.   I hope this is information that has brought you value.  My goal with reviewing books (summaries) is to help save you time, while also building curiosity and awareness for great resources of knowledge and learning like The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

After 25 Million copies sold in 40 languages, this book has become an icon in the field of personal development and leadership.   More importantly, Stephen R. Covey has become well know for the lessons, thoughts and habits that he taught the world for transformation as a leader and increasing your effectiveness in life.   Today I want to do a high level review of the entire book for you in order to inspire you with ideas and potentially rekindle your interest in going back to this book for strategies to change your life.   Quote I love… "People can't live with change if there's not a changeless core inside them. the key to the ability to change is a changeless sense of who you are, what you are about and what you value."   I think this is a premise of the entire book…   Covey created this entire book on the premise that INNER success comes before OUTER success.  He says “private victory” must precede “public victory”.  It's basically PERSONAL Mastery first.   He goes on to talk about how Habits are the building blocks of the change you want to create in your life.   Real change is the result of slow development of character over time.   Daily Habits of thinking and acting are what Greatness are built upon.   The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is not a get rich quick or a silver bullet to Greatness… …its about slow, deliberate change over time to create your Destiny.   Quote for the book by Charles Reade summarized Covey's thoughts… “Sow a thought, and you reap an action; sow an action, and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.”   Another important note about the book before we cover the 7 habits is the distinction that Covey draws between Effective vs Efficient progress.   So many of us are caught up in “time management” when Efficiency is not the primary objective we should be chasing.  He says…   “Think about what is most important to you and see if it is the center around which your life revolves. Don't worry about efficiency.  There is use being “efficient” if what you are doing lack's meaning or an essential good.”   Bottom line…Effectiveness trumps Achievement all day long…   So let's get into the Habits now…   Habit #1 Be Proactive "Your life doesn't “happen”.  Whether you know it or not, it is carefully designed by you.  The choices, after all, are yours. You choose happiness.  You choose sadness. You choose decisiveness.  You choose ambivalence.  You choose success.  You choose failure. You choose courage.  You choose fear.  Just remember that every moment, every situation, provides a new choice. And in doing so, it gives you a perfect opportunity to do things differently to produce more positive results.”   Being proactive in life (this habit) is all about “Being responsible” for your life.  The way we are responsible is by being proactive.   Proactive is your ability to respond to situations (good and bad) in a way that accepts responsibility for choosing the direction and course you will follow… …the decisions you will make that affect how you respond to any situation.   Proactive people take responsibility for their lives and actions.     Proactive vs Reactive…what is the difference?   Proactive people choose their behavior Proactive people take control of their own emotions Proactive people direct their intentions and actions toward what they want.   Reactive people let others choose their behavior Reactive people believe others control their emotions by giving away their power Reactive people let other people direct them and tell them what to do   Bottom line…Reactive people are affected by and react to their environment… …which is giving up responsibility for the outcomes they have in life. …they shift blame, have shifts in attitude and emotions, and don't take responsibility.   Covey suggests that one of the best ways to become proactive as a person is to control and watch the quality of your LANGUAGE. …your language creates the quality of your life (he says) …learn to use phrases like “I can, I will, I prefer…not I can't, I have to, if only”   He also drops one of the most important lessons of the book, I have used throughout my life.   “Between stimulus and response there is a space.  In that space is our power to choose our response.  In our response lies our growth and our freedom”   2 Key points 1-you have a point that determines your power to choose response 2-most important thing you can “choose” is what you say (language)   This habit is truly the core of the principles and habits in the book, so I have spent more time on it in general.  But an additional thought I want to bring out is this…   The problems, challenges and opportunities we face fall into 2 areas…Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence.   To become a Proactive Person…focus on your efforts within your circle of Influence…things you can do something about.   To avoid becoming a Reactive Person, don't waste your time on things you can't influence…environment, weather, Covid, etc.   Habit #2  Begin With the End in Mind   “Begin with the end in mind is based on the principle that all things are created twice.  There's a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation to all things.”   This principle is much like the carpenters rule of Measure twice.  Cut Once.   You have to figure out what you want in life or you will end up with something that you may not want.  So what do you want?   Best way to do this is to Create your destiny through the exercises of developing a Personal Mission Statement, Goals and Milestones to guide you on your journey.   This will allow you to Begin with the End in Mind and make Daily Decisions that align with your Purpose, Passion, and Destination you are seeking.   Habit #3  Put First Things First   Covey says, “Habit 1 says, “You're in charge.  You're the creator.”  Being proactive is about choice.  Habit 2 is hthe first, or mental creation.  Beginning with the End in Mind is about vision.  Habit 3 (this one) is the second creation,  the physical creation.  This habit is where Habits 1 and 2 come together.”   This habit is about setting priorities and executing daily on those priorities that will take you closer to your goals and dreams.   Priorities fall into 4 quadrants… Important and urgent Important and not Urgent Urgent but not Important Not Urgent or Important   The goal is to spend as much of your time in Q1 and Q2.  Live in these quadrants. Avoid was much as possible Q4 (not urgent or important)…which many of us spend time in.   Habit #4  Think Win/Win   "Most people tend to think in terms of dichotomies.  Strong or weak, hardball or softball, win or lose.  But that kind of thinking is fundamentally flawed.  It's based on power and position rather than on principle.  Win/Win is based on the paradigm that there is plenty for everybody,  that one person's success is not achieved at the expense of exclusion of the success of others.”   This is a habit that is all about learning to come from a place of Abundance and not Scarcity. There is always a win/win in business, relationships and life if you are open to it.   Habit #5 Seek to Understand, Then to be Understood   This one is a tough one for those A type personalities like me…   This habit speaks for itself but it really focuses on the ideas that we all need to develop Empathy and a sense of caring around what other people are communicating in our lives.     When we seek first to Understand, then we are much more effective communicators and leaders.   Habit #6 Synergize   This habit is something that happens when all the other habits are being applied..     Synergy is created when people and teams are working together in a spirit of cooperation.   Much like the power of the mastermind, synergy creates a result greater than the sum of its parts.  1 plus 1 equals 3.     This generally happens when you are working (as a leader) in a way that helps create an openness for ideas, solutions, and input from others in your Circle of Influence.   The key to this is being open to ideas, diversity, mental and emotional differences…etc.   Getting people to “agree with you” is not the objective.  Collaboration is the key to this habit.   Habit #7 Sharpen the Saw   One of the areas we (as drivers) tend to forget…   Renewal of the four core areas of life:  physical, spiritual, mental and social.   Sharpening the saw is about regularly renewing and recharging these key areas of your life.   Time to rejuvenate yourself and allow for growth and recovery.   Physical:  developing a send of well-being, health…the Body Spiritual:  developing your sense of peace through meditation, inner reflections, etc…the Spirit Mental:  developing your mind, learning and mastery of your skills…the Mind Social:  developing your relationships and people in your life…the Social   Sharpening the saw (in my opinion) is so critical because without Recovery and Core Development of Self, your ultimate potential will not be created.   This book is definitely a classic and it deserves your time and attention to review when you have the chance.  Covey does a great job of making the case for developing HABITS that will allow you to create lasting change in your life.     He says that modern day personal development can bring awareness, but that lasting change only comes from developing these habit and developing your “character” from the inside out.   I hope this is information that has brought you value.  My goal with reviewing books (summaries) is to help save you time, while also building curiosity and awareness for great resources of knowledge and learning like The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

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With all that is going on in the world today, it would be easy to harden our hearts. But God wants us to have a soft heart toward Him and others so that we might hear His voice and see with eyes of compassion and empathy. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares 4 Daily Decisions we can make to keep our hearts from being hardened so that we can live the abundant life God has for us.

With all that is going on in the world today, it would be easy to harden our hearts. But God wants us to have a soft heart toward Him and others so that we might hear His voice and see with eyes of compassion and empathy. In this message, Pastor Aaron Kennedy shares 4 Daily Decisions we can make to keep our hearts from being hardened so that we can live the abundant life God has for us.

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