The Habits

We can define a habit as the combination of knowledge, skill and desire, in other words, a combination among the what to do and, how to do it and, the motivation to do it.

Stephen R Covey, co-founder and co-chairman of Franklin Covey Company, in her book - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, describe seven habits that are most important in the life of everyone: 

#1 - Be proactive

#2 - Begin with the end in mind

#3 - Put First things first

#4 - Think win/win

#5 - Seek first to understand then to be understood

#6 - Synergize

#7 - Sharpen the saw

The first time that I did read this book was when my father call me for work with he in his company, after this I understand that each one this habits are essential for an entrepreneur and for the business success. But, a habit it stands - be proactive.

In any moment of our existence, we were in a situation where we hope for some order - to do homework, to prepare a report, or make a call for a costumer. In this world exist two kind of people, people that hope an order for doing something and the people that don't hope, that is, a that react and others that act.

Be proactive it means that I will have initiative, because any success will come to those who wait sitting. Remember, we are the masters of our destiny.

Stephen said: If you're proactive, you don't have to wait for circumstances or other people to create perspective expanding experiences. You can consciously create your own.

We are a product of our decisions!