7 Habits: Part 1 (The Set-Up)

What is the BEST way to describe this quote: "We first make our habits, then our habits make us"?

• Habits are formed in 21-30 days.
• Good habits are good; bad habits are bad.
• Habits control us and make us who we are.
• The only way to control a habit is to take control always.

Why did the author write this book?

• His dad made him, since he was an author.
• He wanted to make more money than just being a motivational speaker.
• He didn't write the book, his dad did.
• He liked his dad's idea, but wanted to write a book for teens.

Explain Habit 1 - Be proactive...

• I spend my time on things that are the most important
• I value other people's strengths and learn from others.  
• Think all you can eat buffet.  Everyone can win.
• I am a responsible person.  I take initiative.  I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods

Explain Habit 2 - Begin with the end in mind...

• I listen to other people's ideas and feelings.  
• I plan ahead and set goals.
• I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep
• I am a responsible person.

Explain Habit 3 - Put first things first...

• I spend my time on things that are the most important
• I value other people's strengths and learn from them.  I get along well with others
• Everyone can win.
• I am a responsible person.  I do not blame others.

Explain Habit 4 - Think win-win...

• I listen to other people's ideas and feelings
• I plan ahead and set goals.
• Think all you can eat buffet.  Everyone can win.
• I spend my time on things that are most important.

Explain Habit 5 - Seek first to understand then to be understood...

• I am a responsible person.  I take initiative.  I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods
• I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep.
• I plan ahead and set goals.
• I listen to other people's ideas and feelings.  I try to see things from their viewpoints.

Explain Habit 6 - Synergize...

• I spend time on things that are the most important
• I value other people's strengths and learn from them.  I get along well with others, even people who are different from me
• Everyone can win.
• I am a responsible person.

Explain Habit 7 - Sharpen the saw...

• I am a responsible person.
• I plan ahead and set goals.
• I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep.
• I spend my time on things that are the most important.

According to the author, the opposite of EFFECTIVE is...

• DEFECTIVE
• AFFECTIVE
• REFLECTIVE
• REJECTIVE