From this seminal book in the self-help field, we start by discussing the maturity level of independence, and its three corresponding habits: Be Proactive; Begin with the End in Mind; and Put First Things First. We then move on to the three habits of interdependence: Think Win-Win; First Seek first to Understand, Then to Be Understood; and Synergise. We also explore ideas around: paradigm shifts; our circle of concern vs. circle of influence vs. circle of control; emotional security bank accounts; honesty; and integrity -- so much covered. We really liked this one!

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Will & Luke

00:00 Introductions
06:15 What Covey defines as a habit
07:30 Principles vs Values
10:40 Production vs Production Capability (The maturity continuum)
14:30 Principle centre (example of a paradigm shift)
23:30 Habit 1 - Being Proactive (a private victory) (Circle of influence and concern) (Direct, indirect or no control)
37:00 Habit 3 - Putting first things first (Time quadrants) (Daily adapting/flexibility and subordinating to higher values)
49:40 Emotional internal security account deposits. Personal leadership (Habit 2)
55:55 Public Victories (Habits 4 Think Win/Win, 5 Seek first to understand before being understood, 6 Synergise) (Putting you map to one side)
1:04:30 Keeping to commitments. Honesty and Integrity
1:08:00 Emotional bank accounts and being present in each others company
1:12:45 Habit 4 Think Win/Win (No deal is an option)
1:23:05 Habits 6 - Synergise - Creative Cooperation
1:26:30 Habit 7 - Sharpen The Saw (Tone, Connection, Spirituality + Autonomy)
1:33:20 Final reflections

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#25 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen Covey, 1989)