Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of those books everyone’s heard of, many people own, and far fewer have truly applied. That’s a shame—because beneath the big ideas is a very practical framework for working better, leading better, and living with less friction.
1/21/20261 min read
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Take Ownership & Not Make Excuses
Being proactive isn’t about hustle or positivity. It’s about responsibility.
Reactive people wait for circumstances to change. Proactive people focus on what they can influence today.
What this looks like in practice:
You don’t blame the meeting for being unproductive; instead, set a clear agenda for next time.
You don’t complain about unclear expectations; you ask clarifying questions.
You don’t wait to “feel ready”; you start small and adjust.
The habit here is simple: pause before reacting and ask, “What part of this is within my control?” Then act on that part.
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