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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 welcome01:53 The origin, development & release of the 7 habits18:07 Personal reflections and Impact21:22 Primary vs. secondary greatness27:52 Applying the 7 habits in the NFL34:03 The power of habit 1 - be proactive37:30 The hardest habit to live?42:37 The 8th habit44:28 Relevance of the 7 habits today48:12 Understanding paradigms and how to shift paradigms01:05:00 How to apply the 7 habits to your life ***If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts ;)Follow Paradigm Shifting Books On:YouTubeInstagramFacebook

Previewing and exploring the legacy of the book ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’. Discussion around why the book remains influential today. Personal stories from Britain & Stephen growing up with Stephen R. Covey as their grandfather. The hosts also discuss questions they plan to ask their father, Stephen M.R. Covey, in an upcoming interview, which will delve deeper into the origins and core concepts of the book. Listeners are encouraged to send in their questions!00:00 Why review the 7 Habits?07:57 Stephen R Covey Life 13:38 Questions about the 7 HabitsIf you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts ;)Follow Paradigm Shifting Books On:YouTubeInstagramFacebook

Applying Book Insights: The Fearless Mind Recap and Real-Life Applications.Britain and Stephen recap the insights from Dr. Manning and discuss how to practically apply these ideas in real life. The hosts share personal and external applications of self-awareness and reflection techniques from the book. They discuss the importance of daily journaling to boost self-awareness and how focusing on the process rather than the outcome can build a resilient mindset. Notable stories and quotes, such as experiences from sports figures and ancient Chinese wisdom, enrich the conversation, providing powerful insights for listeners to incorporate into their own lives.00:00 Introduction to a New Podcast Format01:10 Personal Applications from 'Fearless Mind'04:39 Brandon Graham Super Bowl Application08:17 Nick Saban's Process Over Outcome Philosophy13:39 Chuang Tzu Wisdom***If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts ;)Follow Paradigm Shifting Books On:YouTubeInstagramFacebook

Dr. Craig Manning, author of 'The Fearless Mind,' shares insights on mental performance, focusing on strengths, setting goals, and differentiating between ego and task-oriented mindsets. Practical advice like daily journaling helps listeners excel under pressure. Personal anecdotes and research-backed guidance provide valuable tools for sports and everyday life.

Exploring 'The Fearless Mind' by Dr. Craig Manning: https://thefearlessmind.com/dr-manning/Stephen and Britain discuss the book's core concepts about high performance, overcoming fear, and the mental state required to achieve success, whether in sports, business, or personal life. We talk through some personal insights and experiences with the book, emphasizing task-oriented versus ego-oriented mindsets. Also some of the questions we want to ask Dr. Manning, including what it’s been like working with the Milwaukee Bucks and NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo.Highlights:00:00 The Fearless Mind & Dr. Manning01:23 The Role of Fear and Anxiety02:50 Sports as a Lens for High Performance05:51 Exploring Confidence and Competitiveness07:14 Task-Oriented vs. Ego-Oriented Mindsets***If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts ;)Follow Paradigm Shifting Books On:YouTubeInstagramFacebook

Introducing New Co-Host Britain Covey - A Fresh Perspective on Paradigm Shifting Books.In this episode, Stephen H Covey introduces his younger brother and new co-host, Britain Covey, who is currently an NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles. Britain shares his unique perspective as a professional athlete, while Stephen highlights the legacy and influence of their grandfather, Stephen R. Covey. Together, they delve into the inspiration for the podcast and the powerful lessons they hope to share and learn alongside listeners. Follow Britain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brit_covey2/Funny story of Britain being denied entrance into the players parking lot his first game in Philadelphia: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34637972/philadelphia-eagles-rookie-britain-covey-parked-fans-being-denied-access-players-lotHighlights:00:00 Introduction to Britain Covey02:00 Britain’s Welcome to the NFL Moment04:01 Travis & Jason Kelce Inspiration05:58 Different Perspectives: Corporate vs. Sports09:53 Influence of Grandfather Stephen R. Covey13:49 Podcast Goals and Future Plans ***If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left both a positive rating and review ;)Follow Paradigm Shifting Books on:YouTubeInstagramFacebook

A quick update at the start of 2023. Upcoming episodes outlook and my personal resolution for 2023! 

The next book review episode won't be until later in 2022. Stephen explains the reasons behind this and the ultimate end in mind for this podcast ;) 

Daniel H. Pink is the author of seven books, including the forthcoming The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward (Riverhead, 2022). His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. He lives in Washington, DC, with his family.For this episode, we specifically focus on Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, which draws on 50 years of behavioral science to overturn the conventional wisdom about human motivation. Along with being a Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Publishers Weekly bestseller, Drive spent 159 weeks on the New York Times (main and extended) bestseller lists. A national bestseller in Japan and the United Kingdom, the book has been translated into 40 languages.Highlights:00:00 - Intro1:24 - Dan Pink background & career insight5:18 - Why he wrote the book Drive8:43 - Motivation 1.0 & 2.014:25 - What about money as motivation?20:45 - Motivation 3.0 - Autonomy, Mastery & Purpose37:09 - What is a practical action step to move to Motivation 3.0?38:49 - What is success and how can I be successful?40:25 - The Power of Regret - Preview of next book***If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left both a positive rating and review ;)Follow on:YouTubeInstagramFacebook

Whitney Johnson is considered one of the top ten business thinkers in the world as named by Thinkers50, Whitney is an expert at smart growth leadership. Whitney has worked at FORTUNE 100 companies, and as an award-winning equity analyst on Wall Street. She co-founded the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School’s late Clayton Christensen. She has coached alongside the renowned Marshall Goldsmith, selected by Goldsmith in 2017 as a Top 15 Coach out of a pool of more than 17,000 candidates. Whitney understands how companies work, how investors think, and how the best coaches coach.An award-winning author, Johnson teaches the S Curve of Learning to managers and companies as both a keynote speaker and a frequent lecturer for Harvard Business School’s Corporate Learning. She is a LinkedIn Top Voice (2020) with 1.8 million followers. Her course Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship has been viewed more than 1 million times.An innovation and disruption theorist, Whitney is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. Author of the bestselling Build an A Team (a Financial Times Book of the Month) and Disrupt Yourself, fittingly described by Publisher’s Weekly as “Savvy . . . often counterintuitive . . . superb.” She hosts the weekly Disrupt Yourself podcast with guests including Brené Brown, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and General Stanley McChrystal. Disrupt Yourself Podcast: https://whitneyjohnson.com/disrupt-yourself-podcast/Learn more about her book Disrupt Yourself and her other books including her upcoming book Smart Growth: https://whitneyjohnson.com/books/Highlights:00:00 - Introduction1:04 - Clayton Christensen Impact6:02 - Origin of the book Disrupt Yourself10:47 - Personal disruption applies to all strong performers15:04 - The S-Curve21:37 - The 7 variables along the S-Curve & the two most important26:02 - Give failure its due34:42 - What is a practical action step to disrupt yourself?36:39 - What is success and how can I be successful? ***If you like this podcast and the books we discuss it would mean a lot if you left both a positive rating and review ;)Follow on:YouTubeInstagramFacebook