In the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Sean Covey lays out seven ideas to help teens become more open, productive, and successful people. Covey’s seven points are simple ones that can be easily adopted. He achieves this effect by providing concrete examples which teenagers can relate to. This technique as well as his use of diagrams, pictures, and inspirational tidbits show his understanding of the teenage individual’s place in life.
Each of the seven habits was significant to some aspect of my own life. However, of these seven, I was especially enlightened by two habits that correspond closely to my waterloos. The first would be to “Put first things first.” I find myself challenged by this whenever I am tasked to take on the responsibility of leading a team. When such a position is entrusted to me, I always find myself skeptical about whether my groupmates will be able to meet a certain standard. The act of delegating proves to be a challenge, and I usually end up......
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