The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Peopleis a book written by Stephen R. Covey.

The 7 habits are:

1. Be Proactive

2. Begin with the End in Mind

3. Put First Things First

4. Think Win-Win

5. Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

6. Synergize

7. Sharpen the Saw

The three habits that I feel are in alignment within my own personality are:

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind – Before I make a decision I always picture the end result whether it’s a long term goal or short. I feel this way because I always wonder if the goals I aim for will result in my happiness, I make sure that it does and continue with the goal.

Habit 3: Put First Things First – I make sure my number one priorities stay as my number one priority.  I plan things way ahead of time so I can guarantee a good end result that I want.

Habit 4: Think Win-Win – I make sure my decisions are both good and benefit both me and everyone else. I’m not selfish when I make decisions because I believe it’s a bad thing.

c) You can easily apply this to your educational career. When it comes to school projects getting them on time, habit 1(Be Proactive), 2(Begin with the End in Mind), 3(Put First Things First), and 4(Think Win-Win) can be easily applied to this. Or even teamwork with group projects, The Interdependence habits (working with others) can be helpful here.

I believe using all the habits will make you a successful employee at any job.  The interdependence habits will help build teamwork with your colleagues. When stressed habit 7 will help out.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaquast/2011/04/25/applying-the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people-to-career-development/ This site shows how to apply the 7 habits of highly effective people to career development.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8LM4C1l70U In this video, Steve Covey himself talks more about the 7 habits and how it can lead you to success.

References:

7 Habits of Highly Effective People Summary, (n.d.)

http://www.timemanagementhq.com/7-habits-of-highly-effective-people-summary/