Thought for the Day - Well 7 Thoughts

1. Be Proactive

"Being Proactive means more than
merely taking initiative...

'It means that as human beings,
we are responsible for our own
lives. Our behavior is a function
of our decisions, not our
conditions.

'They do not blame circumstances,
conditions, or conditioning for
their behavior..."

2. Begin with the End in Mind

"...this means to start with a
clear understanding of your
destination.

'It means to know where you're
going so that you better
understand where you are now and
so that the steps you take are
always in the right direction..."

3. Put First Things First

"This habit is the fulfillment,
the actualization, the natural
emergence of Habits 1 and 2.

'It's the exercise of independent
will toward becoming principle-
centered.

'It's the day-in, day-out, moment-
by-moment DOING it..."

4. Think Win/Win

"Win/Win is a frame of mind and
heart that constantly seeks
mutual benefit in all human
interactions...

'Win/Win is a belief in the third
alternative. It's not your way or
my way; it's a better way, a
higher way."

5. Seek First to Understand, Then
to Be Understood

"This involves a very deep shift
in paradigm.

'Most people do not listen with
the intent to understand; they
listen with the intent to reply."

Be flexible and take the time to
genuinely connect to the other
person's perception of the world.

This will allow you to be much
more powerful in your
communications with others.

6. Synergize

"Synergy means that the whole is
greater than the sum of its parts.

'...It catalyzes, unifies, and
unleashes the greatest powers
within people.

'All the habits already mentioned
prepare you to create the miracle
of synergy."

7. Sharpen the Saw

"...It's preserving and enhancing
the greatest asset you have - YOU.

It's renewing the four dimensions
of your nature...

* Physical - Exercise, Nutrition,
and Stress Management

* Spiritual - Value Clarification
& Commitment, Study & Meditation

* Mental - Reading, Visualizing,
Planning, and Writing

* Social / Emotional - Service,
Empathy, Synergy, and Intrinsic
Security

'...exercise all four dimensions
of your nature, regularly and
consistently in wise and balanced
ways.