This book, first published in 1989, outlines seven habits that are designed to help individuals become more effective in their personal and professional lives. The habits are grouped into three categories: Private Victory (habits 1-3), Public Victory (habits 4-6), and Renewal (habit 7). The habits include being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand and then to be understood, synergizing, and sharpening the saw. Covey emphasizes the importance of personal integrity, effective time management, empathetic communication, and continuous self-improvement[2][5][4].
The Road Less Stupid is a business guide that emphasizes the need to minimize dumb decisions and maximize critical thinking. The book, written by Keith J. Cunningham, highlights the concept of 'dumb tax' – the financial and emotional costs of making poor business decisions. It advocates for regular 'Thinking Time' to reflect on business challenges, separate problems from symptoms, and make informed decisions. The book is structured with short chapters and reflective questions to help business owners improve their decision-making skills and avoid costly mistakes[2][4][5].
Thinking Time: The Secret Weapon of Successful Entrepreneurs with Matt Drinkhahn
In this episode of the Millionaire University podcast, host Brian Gearin welcomes Matt Drinkhahn, an executive coach and host of the Eternal Optimist Podcast, to discuss the transformative power of 'thinking time'. Drinkon credits this practice, inspired by Keith Cunningham’s method from 'The Road Less Stupid', as a key driver behind his success in becoming a millionaire and sustaining business growth. He explains thinking time as a structured period of distraction-free reflection, aimed at solving problems or generating new ideas, by simply writing down questions and methodically exploring solutions. Drinkhahn shares practical advice for implementing thinking time, including its rules and potential impacts on personal and professional development. Through examples ranging from enhancing business strategies to improving personal relationships, the episode presents thinking time as a versatile tool promising substantial benefits for those committed to its regular practice.
What we discuss with Matt:
+ The Power of Pausing: Unleashing Your Brain's Potential
+ Introducing Matt Drinkon: The Eternal Optimist
+ The Magic of Thinking Time: A Game-Changer for Success
+ Unpacking the Thinking Time Technique
+ The Impact of Thinking Time Across Life's Aspects
+ Sharing the Success: The Ripple Effect of Thinking Time
+ Closing Thoughts: The Transformative Power of Thinking
Resources from this Episode:
Eternal Optimist Podcast - Matt Drinkhahn
The Eternal Optimist - It's Never Too Late Book - Matt Drinkhahn
The Road Less Stupid Book - Keith J. Cunningham
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Book - Stephen R. Covey
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