Name: Md Tanveer Hossain

ID: 191011255
Assignment- 1:7 Habbits

: The 7 habits of highly effectively people refers to the seven

most effective ways for self-improvement as per Stephen
Covey. According to Covey in order to change a given
situation, we must change ourselves, and in order to change
ourselves, we must be able to change our perceptions. So the
seven most effective steps according to him to be able to
change ourselves and our perception are:
1. Be Proactive: The first habit that Covey discusses is
being proactive. What distinguishes us as humans from
all other animals is our ability to examine our own
character, to decide how to view ourselves and our
situations, and to control our own effectiveness.
Without being over reactive to any change in a situation
we should rather be able to look for a way that has a
solution to the problem related to the change in that
situation and we should be able to effectively handle the
situation properly and take control. There for in order to
be effective one must be proactive.
I usually try to complete any sort of task that seems
hard so me with all my effort given to it rather than
bragging about how to finish it.
 Ex 1- I don’t get demotivated or mad when someone
tries to demotivate me because I control my own
feelings.
Ex 2- I don’t sit back and wait for someone to complete
my work, I do complete my work all by my own.

2. Begin with the end: Habit 2 suggests that, in everything

we do, we should begin with the end in mind. Start with
a clear destination. That way, we can make sure the
steps we're taking are in the right direction.
I always try to set a particular limit or standard or
visualize a particular outcome for myself that I have to
reach or gain before starting any sort of work so that I
can guide myself to achieve that limit or outcome,

Ex 1: The minimum grade I targeted for myself before

taking this course is an A.
Ex 2: The minimum CGPA with which I want to complete
my graduation is 3.90.

3. Put first things first: Habit 3 is about actually going after

these goals, and executing on our priorities on a day-to-
day, moment-to-moment basis. In order to manage
ourselves effectively, we must put first things first. We
must have the discipline to prioritize our day-to-day
actions based on what is most important, not what is
most urgent.
 I always try to do the most important thing that needs
to be done at first rather than doing things that seems
urgent to me at the moment.

Ex 1: I should learn to think and visualize the outcome

before taking any decision.

Ex 2: I should learn to analyse a problem before taking

any steps to solve it and keep on beating around the
bush.

4. Think Win-Win: For a deal that consists of two parties,

the Win-Win thinking refers to the idea that if you can't
reach an agreement that is mutually beneficial for both
the parties involved in a deal, there is no deal. The Win-
Win or No Deal option is important to use as a backup.
When we have No Deal as an option in our mind, it
liberates us from needing to manipulate people and
push our own agenda. We can be open and really try to
understand the underlying issues rather than be
arrogant and have a scarcity mentality.
Everytime I am involved in a team work I try to help my
partners as much as it is possible for me to help them
and try to complete the task so that we all can share the
credibility of the task completed.

Ex 1: If there is a win lose option in any deal, I should

rather leave it than take the risk to complete it.
 Ex 2: I should always be humble and try to share the
credit of the work with my partners.

5. Seek first to understand, then to be understood: Habit 5

says that we must seek first to understand, then to be
understood. In order to seek to understand, we must
learn to listen. Before we can offer advice, suggest
solutions, or effectively interact with another person in
any way, we must seek to deeply understand them and
their perspective through empathic listening. Once we
understand the point of view of the person next to us,
only then should we expect them to understand our
point of view.

I never try to force my decisions or solution to any

problem on others as I think that they have their very
own way of viewing things.

Ex 1: I should learn to listen to people rather than

coming up with various solutions to their problems.

Ex 2: Try to understand other peoples point of view over

any matter.

6. Synergize: Habit 6 tells us that by understanding and

valuing the differences in another person's perspective,
we have the opportunity to create synergy, which allows
us to uncover new possibilities through openness and
creativity. Synergy allows us to create new alternatives
 and open new possibilities. It allows us as a group to
collectively agree to ditch the old scripts and write new
ones.

I always try to be open about my ideas and my point of

view whenever I am in a group so that it might help our
group to realize any sort of faults that might exist in our
group work.

Ex 1: I should always value the differences in other

people as a way to expand your perspective

Ex 2: I should try to sidestep negative energy and look

for the good in others.

7. Sharpen the saw: Habit 7 is focused around renewal, or

taking time to sharpen the saw. It surrounds all of the
other habits and makes each one possible by preserving
and enhancing your greatest asset that is yourself. To be
effective, we must devote the time to renewing
ourselves physically, spiritually, mentally, and socially.
Continuous renewal allows us to synergistically increase
our ability to practice each habit.

I always try to improve my mental health and try to

keep myself busy expanding my mind and work.

Ex 1: To maintain a good physical health I should tryto

eat well and take sufficient rest.
Ex 2: To maintain good social connections I should try to
make contributions to meaningful projects that improve
the lives of others.