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H3 Put First Things First Introduction

Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens


The 7 Habits Tree


The 3 habit at the root of the tree are your "character" - your private victory


  • Be Proactive
  • Begin with the end in mind
  • Put first things first


We talked earlier about paradigms - What are paradigms?


Let's review the paradigms from the first habits:

Habit 1: Be Proactive


Common Paradigm:  "This is just the way things are and I can't do much about it."
Leadership Paradigm: "I am free to choose and ultimately responsible for my happiness."

Key Concepts:

  • Freedom to Choose
  • Proactive and Reactive
  • Circle of Control vs. Circle of No Control
  • Carry Your own Weather
  • Change Agent



Habit 2: Begin with the End In Mind


Common Paradigm: "I can't predict how my life will turn out, so I just go with the flow."
Leadership Paradigm:  "Clearly defining my vision and purpose in life will make all the difference."

Key Concepts:

  • Mental creation precedes physical creation
  • Character and Competence 
  • Principle-Centered Living
  • Personal Mission Statement
  • Goal-Setting and Tracking




Habit 3: Put First Things First


Common Paradigm: "I spend time on what's most urgent."
Leadership Paradigm: "I spend time on what's most important."

Key Concepts:

Urgent vs. Important
Time Matrix
Weekly Planning
Saying No
Being Strong in Difficult Moments


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