The 7 Habits

We’re All In This Together

When you have completed the first two therapies (The 5 Fundamental Agreements and the 6 Core Processes of ACT), you will have a complete understanding that we must act, and you will definitely know why. This should also have given you an understanding of how everyone is different yet the same, and that the only way forward is through equality, making everyone aware of what we are fighting for. The 7 habits of highly effective people learns us to be interdependent. Because simple math should tell you that the more people work together towards the same goals, the more change we have in overcoming our problems. So, once again, get to know your friendly neighbours in The Great Inter-Dependency Show.

The Worst Enemy of The Best is The Good

The 7 Habits teaches people how to become great, and the biggest hurdle for us is the desire for us to be good, but that desire is like a voice inside your head constantly telling you what you cannot do, instead of what you can do. Stephen R. Covey, therefore, said that the worst enemy of the best is the good. We must fight with open hands against ourselves as well as against others who are not fighting the same fight. But fighting we must.

All For One and One For All

Finishing the first two therapies isn’t an easy job, because accepting reality as it is, is far from hopeful. This is why we need to empower one another and remind ourselves that there is still hope. But most of all, as I had pointed out on the page ‘doomsday clock’, this website would be to make you believe again. Making you believe again is only possible if you pay attention and focus. Once again, I refer to the song ‘Higher Power’ by Coldplay and inform you that I, and we, are self-fulfilling the prophecies summarized by Alice A. Bailey, who predicted the second coming of Christ as the Maitreya around the year 2025. And since the motto is we’re all in this together, it’s also an all for one and one for all kinda thing, so are you in or are you out? In means… Now you have to take the last step of this group therapy, ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’, to know your own, and our real power.

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The Meaning of “The Worst Enemy of the Best is the Good”
The Meaning of “The Worst Enemy of the Best is the Good”

Stephen R. Covey’s phrase “The worst enemy of the best is the good” underscores a significant barrier to achieving excellence: complacency with mediocrity. “The good” represents satisfactory choices that can prevent individuals and organizations from pursuing their highest potential and embracing necessary, transformative actions. This state of acceptance leads to inaction, missed opportunities, and increased crises, as people settle for “good enough” solutions instead of striving for the best outcomes. Covey emphasizes the importance of prioritization, urging individuals to say “no” to appealing but secondary activities in favor of tasks aligned with core values that have a greater long-term impact. This principle is critical when addressing urgent global issues like climate change and biodiversity loss, where societies often adopt incremental solutions that fall short of what is needed. The danger lies in fixating on immediate negative consequences, which can distract from the essential, bold actions required for long-term survival and prosperity. By understanding this dynamic, we can recognize how settling for “the good” can ultimately lead to “the bad,” resulting in suffering and environmental degradation, necessitating a shift towards ambitious, principled responses.

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Overview of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Overview of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Stephen R. Covey’s "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" presents a framework for personal and interpersonal effectiveness, guiding individuals from dependence to interdependence. The habits are: 1. Be Proactive: Take responsibility for your actions and focus on what you can control. 2. Begin with the End in Mind: Define your vision and align daily actions with your core values through a personal mission statement. 3. Put First Things First: Prioritize important activities to achieve long-term goals effectively. 4. Think Win-Win: Seek mutually beneficial outcomes in relationships, fostering collaboration over competition. 5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood: Practice empathetic listening before sharing your perspective to build trust. 6. Synergize: Embrace creative cooperation, combining diverse perspectives for innovative solutions. 7. Sharpen the Saw: Commit to continual self-renewal in physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. Together, these habits promote character development and effective communication, enabling individuals to work collaboratively and achieve shared goals. The shift from personal mastery (Habits 1-3) to public victory (Habits 4-6) emphasizes the importance of interdependence in fostering trust and resilience, ultimately leading to positive contributions within communities and organizations.

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If we would all follow the rules…