7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

Will B.
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  1. proactive
    causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond
    Habit 1 BE PROACTIVE I am the force.
  2. synergistic
    working together for an enhanced effect
    Synergistic teams and families thrive on individual strengths.
  3. prioritize
    assign a status in order of importance or urgency
    Habit 3 PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST Will and Won’t Power Prioritize, and do the most important things first.
  4. mutually beneficial
    mutually dependent
    Thinking win-win encourages conflict resolution and helps individuals seek mutually beneficial solutions.
  5. synergy
    the working together of two or more things to produce an effect
    Habit 6 SYNERGIZE The “High” Way Work together to achieve more Synergy is about producing a third alternative – not my way, not your way, but a third way that is better than either of us would have come up with individually.
  6. reactive
    participating in processes changing substances into others
    Proactive people are agents of change and choose not to be victims, to be reactive, or to blame others.
  7. interdependent
    mutually reliant
    In our work and family life, members think interdependently -- in terms of “we,” not “me.”
  8. sharpen
    make sharp or sharper
    Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW It’s “Me Time” Renew yourself regularly Sharpening the saw is about constantly renewing ourselves in the four basic areas of life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.
  9. selfishly
    in an egotistical manner
    It’s not about thinking selfishly (win-lose) or like a martyr (lose-win).
  10. effectiveness
    power to be effective
    Effectiveness lies in balancing the two.
  11. interaction
    mutual or reciprocal dealings or influence
    Thinking win-win is a frame of mind and heart that seeks mutual benefit and is based on mutual respect in all interactions.
  12. putt
    strike a golf ball lightly
    Putting first things first is the second or physical creation.
  13. habit
    an established custom
    Habit 1 BE PROACTIVE I am the force.
  14. renewing
    tending to impart new life and vigor to
    Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW It’s “Me Time” Renew yourself regularly Sharpening the saw is about constantly renewing ourselves in the four basic areas of life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.
  15. renew
    reestablish on an improved basis
    Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW It’s “Me Time” Renew yourself regularly Sharpening the saw is about constantly renewing ourselves in the four basic areas of life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.
  16. values
    beliefs of a group in which they have emotional investment
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  17. mentally
    in your mind
    All things are created twice – first mentally, second physically.
  18. executing
    putting a condemned person to death
    It is organizing and executing around mental creation (your purpose, vision, values, and most important priorities.)
  19. win
    a victory (as in a race or other competition)
    THE Public VICTORY – Outside Second Habit 4 THINK WIN-WIN The Stuff That Life Is Made Of Have an everyone-can-win attitude.
  20. balancing
    getting two things to correspond
    Effectiveness lies in balancing the two.
  21. frame of mind
    a temporary psychological state
    Thinking win-win is a frame of mind and heart that seeks mutual benefit and is based on mutual respect in all interactions.
  22. individually
    apart from others
    Habit 6 SYNERGIZE The “High” Way Work together to achieve more Synergy is about producing a third alternative – not my way, not your way, but a third way that is better than either of us would have come up with individually.
  23. thrive
    make steady progress
    Synergistic teams and families thrive on individual strengths.
  24. mutually
    in a shared manner
    Thinking win-win encourages conflict resolution and helps individuals seek mutually beneficial solutions.
  25. priority
    status established in order of importance or urgency
    It is organizing and executing around mental creation (your purpose, vision, values, and most important priorities.)
  26. organize
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
    It is organizing and executing around mental creation (your purpose, vision, values, and most important priorities.)
  27. creation
    the act of starting something for the first time
    Putting first things first is the second or physical creation.
  28. seek
    try to locate, discover, or establish the existence of
    Thinking win-win is a frame of mind and heart that seeks mutual benefit and is based on mutual respect in all interactions.
  29. create
    bring into existence
    They take an Inside-Outside Approach to creating changes.
  30. intent
    an anticipated outcome that guides your planned actions
    Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth Listen to people sincerely When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building.
  31. beneficial
    promoting or enhancing well-being
    Thinking win-win encourages conflict resolution and helps individuals seek mutually beneficial solutions.
  32. relationship
    a mutual connection between people
    They mentally identify and commit themselves to the principles, values, relationships, and purposes that matter most to them.
  33. define
    show the form or outline of
    Habit 2 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Control your own destiny or Someone Else Will Define your mission and goals in life.
  34. martyr
    one who voluntarily suffers death
    It’s not about thinking selfishly (win-lose) or like a martyr (lose-win).
  35. lie in
    originate (in)
    Effectiveness lies in balancing the two.
  36. cooperation
    the practice of working together on a common enterprise
    They go for creative cooperation.
  37. go for
    intend with some possibility of fulfilment
    They go for creative cooperation.
  38. sharing
    unselfishly willing to partake with others
    It’s sharing information, power, recognition, and rewards.
  39. physically
    in accord with physical laws
    All things are created twice – first mentally, second physically.
  40. mutual
    common to or shared by two or more parties
    Thinking win-win is a frame of mind and heart that seeks mutual benefit and is based on mutual respect in all interactions.
  41. initiative
    readiness to embark on bold new ventures
    Being proactive is more than taking initiative.
  42. execute
    put in effect
    It is organizing and executing around mental creation (your purpose, vision, values, and most important priorities.)
  43. identify
    recognize as being
    They mentally identify and commit themselves to the principles, values, relationships, and purposes that matter most to them.
  44. mental
    involving the mind or an intellectual process
    Individuals, families, teams, and organizations shape their own future by creating a mental vision and purpose for any project.
  45. sincerely
    without pretense
    Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth Listen to people sincerely When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building.
  46. accepting
    tolerating without protest
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  47. responsibility
    the social force that binds you to a course of action
    Take responsibility for your life.
  48. achieve
    gain with effort
    Habit 6 SYNERGIZE The “High” Way Work together to achieve more Synergy is about producing a third alternative – not my way, not your way, but a third way that is better than either of us would have come up with individually.
  49. creative
    having the ability or power to invent or make something
    They go for creative cooperation.
  50. basic
    reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible
    Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW It’s “Me Time” Renew yourself regularly Sharpening the saw is about constantly renewing ourselves in the four basic areas of life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.
  51. base
    lowest support of a structure
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  52. emotional
    of or pertaining to feelings
    Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW It’s “Me Time” Renew yourself regularly Sharpening the saw is about constantly renewing ourselves in the four basic areas of life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.
  53. seeking
    the act of searching for something
    Seeking to understand takes kindness; seeking to be understood takes courage.
  54. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
    Individuals, families, teams, and organizations shape their own future by creating a mental vision and purpose for any project.
  55. behavior
    the way a person acts toward other people
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  56. alternative
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
    Habit 6 SYNERGIZE The “High” Way Work together to achieve more Synergy is about producing a third alternative – not my way, not your way, but a third way that is better than either of us would have come up with individually.
  57. understand
    know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
    Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth Listen to people sincerely When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building.
  58. encourage
    inspire with confidence
    Thinking win-win encourages conflict resolution and helps individuals seek mutually beneficial solutions.
  59. commit
    engage in or perform
    They mentally identify and commit themselves to the principles, values, relationships, and purposes that matter most to them.
  60. vision
    the ability to see
    Individuals, families, teams, and organizations shape their own future by creating a mental vision and purpose for any project.
  61. based
    having a base
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  62. main
    most important element
    The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
  63. purpose
    what something is used for
    Individuals, families, teams, and organizations shape their own future by creating a mental vision and purpose for any project.
  64. destiny
    the ultimate agency predetermining the course of events
    Habit 2 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Control your own destiny or Someone Else Will Define your mission and goals in life.
  65. regularly
    in a regular manner
    Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW It’s “Me Time” Renew yourself regularly Sharpening the saw is about constantly renewing ourselves in the four basic areas of life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.
  66. value
    the quality that renders something desirable
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  67. principle
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  68. physical
    involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
    Putting first things first is the second or physical creation.
  69. recognition
    identifying something or someone by remembering
    It’s sharing information, power, recognition, and rewards.
  70. balance
    harmonious arrangement or relation of parts within a whole
    Effectiveness lies in balancing the two.
  71. thinking
    endowed with the capacity to reason
    Thinking win-win is a frame of mind and heart that seeks mutual benefit and is based on mutual respect in all interactions.
  72. thing
    a separate and self-contained entity
    All things are created twice – first mentally, second physically.
  73. listen
    hear with intention
    Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth Listen to people sincerely When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building.
  74. come up
    move upward
    Habit 6 SYNERGIZE The “High” Way Work together to achieve more Synergy is about producing a third alternative – not my way, not your way, but a third way that is better than either of us would have come up with individually.
  75. lose
    fail to keep or to maintain
    It’s not about thinking selfishly (win-lose) or like a martyr (lose-win).
  76. begin
    set in motion, cause to start
    Habit 2 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Control your own destiny or Someone Else Will Define your mission and goals in life.
  77. understood
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
    Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth Listen to people sincerely When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building.
  78. circumstance
    the set of facts that surround a situation or event
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  79. communication
    the activity of conveying information
    Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth Listen to people sincerely When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building.
  80. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
    Thinking win-win encourages conflict resolution and helps individuals seek mutually beneficial solutions.
  81. victim
    an unfortunate person who suffers from adverse circumstances
    Proactive people are agents of change and choose not to be victims, to be reactive, or to blame others.
  82. solution
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
    Thinking win-win encourages conflict resolution and helps individuals seek mutually beneficial solutions.
  83. mood
    a characteristic state of feeling
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  84. frame
    the internal structure that gives an artifact its shape
    Thinking win-win is a frame of mind and heart that seeks mutual benefit and is based on mutual respect in all interactions.
  85. reward
    compensation for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
    It’s sharing information, power, recognition, and rewards.
  86. agent
    a representative who acts on behalf of others
    Proactive people are agents of change and choose not to be victims, to be reactive, or to blame others.
  87. capacity
    capability to perform or produce
    It’s the habit that increases our capacity to live all the other habits of effectiveness.
  88. goal
    the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve
    Habit 2 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Control your own destiny or Someone Else Will Define your mission and goals in life.
  89. team
    a cooperative unit
    Individuals, families, teams, and organizations shape their own future by creating a mental vision and purpose for any project.
  90. resolution
    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
    Thinking win-win encourages conflict resolution and helps individuals seek mutually beneficial solutions.
  91. stuff
    the tangible substance that goes into a physical object
    THE Public VICTORY – Outside Second Habit 4 THINK WIN-WIN The Stuff That Life Is Made Of Have an everyone-can-win attitude.
  92. shape
    a perceptual structure
    Individuals, families, teams, and organizations shape their own future by creating a mental vision and purpose for any project.
  93. blame
    an accusation that one is responsible for some misdeed
    Proactive people are agents of change and choose not to be victims, to be reactive, or to blame others.
  94. kindness
    the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane
    Seeking to understand takes kindness; seeking to be understood takes courage.
  95. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    Thinking win-win is a frame of mind and heart that seeks mutual benefit and is based on mutual respect in all interactions.
  96. someone
    a human being
    Habit 2 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Control your own destiny or Someone Else Will Define your mission and goals in life.
  97. constantly
    without variation or change, in every case
    Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW It’s “Me Time” Renew yourself regularly Sharpening the saw is about constantly renewing ourselves in the four basic areas of life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.
  98. organization
    a methodical and orderly manner or approach
    Individuals, families, teams, and organizations shape their own future by creating a mental vision and purpose for any project.
  99. outside
    the region that is outside of something
    They take an Inside-Outside Approach to creating changes.
  100. attitude
    a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings
    THE Public VICTORY – Outside Second Habit 4 THINK WIN-WIN The Stuff That Life Is Made Of Have an everyone-can-win attitude.
  101. mission
    an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
    Habit 2 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Control your own destiny or Someone Else Will Define your mission and goals in life.
  102. choose
    pick out from a number of alternatives
    Proactive people are agents of change and choose not to be victims, to be reactive, or to blame others.
  103. build
    make by combining materials and parts
    Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth Listen to people sincerely When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building.
  104. family
    a group of people related to one another
    Individuals, families, teams, and organizations shape their own future by creating a mental vision and purpose for any project.
  105. future
    the time yet to come
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  106. spiritual
    lacking material body or form or substance
    Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW It’s “Me Time” Renew yourself regularly Sharpening the saw is about constantly renewing ourselves in the four basic areas of life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.
  107. third
    one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
    Habit 6 SYNERGIZE The “High” Way Work together to achieve more Synergy is about producing a third alternative – not my way, not your way, but a third way that is better than either of us would have come up with individually.
  108. project
    a planned undertaking
    Individuals, families, teams, and organizations shape their own future by creating a mental vision and purpose for any project.
  109. important
    significant in effect or meaning
    Habit 3 PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST Will and Won’t Power Prioritize, and do the most important things first.
  110. approach
    move towards
    They take an Inside-Outside Approach to creating changes.
  111. choice
    the act of selecting
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  112. second
    coming next after the first in position in space or time
    All things are created twice – first mentally, second physically.
  113. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW It’s “Me Time” Renew yourself regularly Sharpening the saw is about constantly renewing ourselves in the four basic areas of life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.
  114. term
    a limited period of time during which something lasts
    In our work and family life, members think interdependently -- in terms of “we,” not “me.”
  115. accept
    receive willingly something given or offered
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  116. lie
    be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
    Effectiveness lies in balancing the two.
  117. ear
    the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
    Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth Listen to people sincerely When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building.
  118. produce
    bring forth or yield
    Habit 6 SYNERGIZE The “High” Way Work together to achieve more Synergy is about producing a third alternative – not my way, not your way, but a third way that is better than either of us would have come up with individually.
  119. putting
    hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
    Putting first things first is the second or physical creation.
  120. take
    get into one's hands
    Take responsibility for your life.
  121. change
    become different in some particular way
    Proactive people are agents of change and choose not to be victims, to be reactive, or to blame others.
  122. first
    preceding all others in time or space or degree
    All things are created twice – first mentally, second physically.
  123. things
    any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
    All things are created twice – first mentally, second physically.
  124. think
    judge or regard; look upon; judge
    THE Public VICTORY – Outside Second Habit 4 THINK WIN-WIN The Stuff That Life Is Made Of Have an everyone-can-win attitude.
  125. twice
    two times
    All things are created twice – first mentally, second physically.
  126. courage
    a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain
    Seeking to understand takes kindness; seeking to be understood takes courage.
  127. increase
    a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
    It’s the habit that increases our capacity to live all the other habits of effectiveness.
  128. victory
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
    THE Public VICTORY – Outside Second Habit 4 THINK WIN-WIN The Stuff That Life Is Made Of Have an everyone-can-win attitude.
  129. member
    anything that belongs to a set or class
    In our work and family life, members think interdependently -- in terms of “we,” not “me.”
  130. live
    have life, be alive
    They don’t just live day to day without a clear purpose in mind.
  131. life
    the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms
    Take responsibility for your life.
  132. inside
    relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
    They take an Inside-Outside Approach to creating changes.
  133. reply
    react verbally
    Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth Listen to people sincerely When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building.
  134. mind
    that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings
    Habit 2 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Control your own destiny or Someone Else Will Define your mission and goals in life.
  135. control
    power to direct or determine
    Habit 2 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Control your own destiny or Someone Else Will Define your mission and goals in life.
  136. circumstances
    one's overall condition in life
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  137. respect
    regard highly; think much of
    Thinking win-win is a frame of mind and heart that seeks mutual benefit and is based on mutual respect in all interactions.
  138. terms
    status with respect to the relations between people or groups
    In our work and family life, members think interdependently -- in terms of “we,” not “me.”
  139. share
    assets belonging to an individual person or group
    It’s sharing information, power, recognition, and rewards.
  140. building
    the act of constructing something
    Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth Listen to people sincerely When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building.
  141. information
    knowledge acquired through study or experience
    It’s sharing information, power, recognition, and rewards.
  142. mouth
    the opening through which food is taken in
    Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth Listen to people sincerely When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building.
  143. social
    living together or enjoying life in communities
    Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW It’s “Me Time” Renew yourself regularly Sharpening the saw is about constantly renewing ourselves in the four basic areas of life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.
  144. way
    how something is done or how it happens
    Habit 6 SYNERGIZE The “High” Way Work together to achieve more Synergy is about producing a third alternative – not my way, not your way, but a third way that is better than either of us would have come up with individually.
  145. rather
    more readily or willingly
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  146. power
    possession of the qualities required to do something
    Habit 3 PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST Will and Won’t Power Prioritize, and do the most important things first.
  147. strength
    the property of being physically or mentally powerful
    Synergistic teams and families thrive on individual strengths.
  148. own
    belonging to or on behalf of a specified person
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  149. saw
    hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
    Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW It’s “Me Time” Renew yourself regularly Sharpening the saw is about constantly renewing ourselves in the four basic areas of life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.
  150. clear
    readily apparent to the mind
    They don’t just live day to day without a clear purpose in mind.
  151. day
    time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
    They don’t just live day to day without a clear purpose in mind.
  152. taking
    the act of someone who picks up or takes something
    Being proactive is more than taking initiative.
  153. most
    used to indicate the greatest amount or degree of a quality
    They mentally identify and commit themselves to the principles, values, relationships, and purposes that matter most to them.
  154. force
    influence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied
    Habit 1 BE PROACTIVE I am the force.
  155. past
    earlier than the present time; no longer current
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  156. work
    activity directed toward making or doing something
    In our work and family life, members think interdependently -- in terms of “we,” not “me.”
  157. either
    also, likewise, as well
    Habit 6 SYNERGIZE The “High” Way Work together to achieve more Synergy is about producing a third alternative – not my way, not your way, but a third way that is better than either of us would have come up with individually.
  158. making
    the act that results in something coming to be
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  159. public
    not private
    THE Public VICTORY – Outside Second Habit 4 THINK WIN-WIN The Stuff That Life Is Made Of Have an everyone-can-win attitude.
  160. other
    not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
    Proactive people are agents of change and choose not to be victims, to be reactive, or to blame others.
  161. help
    give assistance; be of service
    Thinking win-win encourages conflict resolution and helps individuals seek mutually beneficial solutions.
  162. make
    perform or carry out
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  163. people
    any group of human beings collectively
    Proactive people are agents of change and choose not to be victims, to be reactive, or to blame others.
  164. around
    in the area or vicinity
    It is organizing and executing around mental creation (your purpose, vision, values, and most important priorities.)
  165. true
    consistent with fact or reality; not false
    Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth Listen to people sincerely When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building.
  166. matter
    that which has mass and occupies space
    They mentally identify and commit themselves to the principles, values, relationships, and purposes that matter most to them.
  167. keep
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
    The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
  168. together
    in contact with each other or in proximity
    Habit 6 SYNERGIZE The “High” Way Work together to achieve more Synergy is about producing a third alternative – not my way, not your way, but a third way that is better than either of us would have come up with individually.
  169. about
    (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
    It’s not about thinking selfishly (win-lose) or like a martyr (lose-win).
  170. present
    happening or existing now
    It is accepting responsibility for our own behavior (past, present, and future) and making choices based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances.
  171. four
    the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
    Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW It’s “Me Time” Renew yourself regularly Sharpening the saw is about constantly renewing ourselves in the four basic areas of life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.
  172. high
    being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation
    Habit 6 SYNERGIZE The “High” Way Work together to achieve more Synergy is about producing a third alternative – not my way, not your way, but a third way that is better than either of us would have come up with individually.
  173. more than
    (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
    Being proactive is more than taking initiative.
  174. end
    either extremity of something that has length
    Habit 2 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Control your own destiny or Someone Else Will Define your mission and goals in life.
  175. heart
    the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum
    Thinking win-win is a frame of mind and heart that seeks mutual benefit and is based on mutual respect in all interactions.
  176. better
    superior to another in excellence or quality or desirability
    Habit 6 SYNERGIZE The “High” Way Work together to achieve more Synergy is about producing a third alternative – not my way, not your way, but a third way that is better than either of us would have come up with individually.
  177. will
    the capability of conscious choice and decision
    Habit 2 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Control your own destiny or Someone Else Will Define your mission and goals in life.
  178. two
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one
    Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth Listen to people sincerely When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building.
  179. not
    negation of a word or group of words
    Proactive people are agents of change and choose not to be victims, to be reactive, or to blame others.
  180. put
    cause to be in a certain state
    Habit 3 PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST Will and Won’t Power Prioritize, and do the most important things first.
  181. more
    greater in size or amount or extent or degree
    Being proactive is more than taking initiative.
  182. all
    entirely or completely
    All things are created twice – first mentally, second physically.
  183. being
    the state or fact of existing
    Being proactive is more than taking initiative.
  184. just
    and nothing more
    They don’t just live day to day without a clear purpose in mind.
  185. have
    possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
    THE Public VICTORY – Outside Second Habit 4 THINK WIN-WIN The Stuff That Life Is Made Of Have an everyone-can-win attitude.
Created on Tue Sep 10 11:32:34 EDT 2013

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