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Book #1 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Stephen M.R. Covey

Jul 18, 2024
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Exploring the Origins and Impact of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'

In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, the hosts welcome their father, Stephen M.R. Covey, to discuss the renowned book 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' by their grandfather, Stephen R. Covey. They delve into the book's origins, the unique perspectives Stephen M.R. Covey brings from his professional and familial experiences, and the evolution of paradigms and principles central to the book. The discussion also addresses listener questions about applying the habits in today's rapidly changing world, the challenges of living by these habits, and the concept of primary and secondary greatness.

00:00 Introduction and welcome
01:53 The origin, development & release of the 7 habits
18:07 Personal reflections and Impact
21:22 Primary vs. secondary greatness
27:52 Applying the 7 habits in the NFL
34:03 The power of habit 1 - be proactive
37:30 The hardest habit to live?
42:37 The 8th habit
44:28 Relevance of the 7 habits today
48:12 Understanding paradigms and how to shift paradigms
01:05:00 How to apply the 7 habits to your life 

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