THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE BY STEPHEN COVEY - ANIMATED BOOK SUMMARY

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  • @FightMediocrity
    @FightMediocrity  9 лет назад +612

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    • @weekplan5655
      @weekplan5655 9 лет назад +7

      Excellent job with this animation :)

    • @ivanandreas
      @ivanandreas 9 лет назад +2

      i really love your video. Thank you for sharing something so awesome. It definitely inspire me to read more books now. keep them coming and ill keep the likes going .

    • @jarnonousiainen3291
      @jarnonousiainen3291 9 лет назад +7

      love the way how you first introduce the concept and then name the habit, more tangible. (at least to me) nice job!

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 лет назад +1

      WEEK PLAN Thanks :)

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 лет назад +2

      ivan andreas Haha, thanks Ivan :)

  • @AlwaysImproving1
    @AlwaysImproving1 6 лет назад +2046

    “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” - Stephen Covey. I really love this quote from the book. because it's so true!

    • @LifelongLearnerChannel
      @LifelongLearnerChannel 5 лет назад +14

      So True! They often already have an answer ready before the other person has finished his / hers!

    • @bella1975
      @bella1975 5 лет назад +10

      Steve Coney wasn't the original person to say this. Mother Teresa of Calcutta did.

    • @houssemgara1570
      @houssemgara1570 4 года назад +2

      amazing quote

    • @katelinmarie5360
      @katelinmarie5360 4 года назад +7

      There was a similar but equally potent quote in Fight Club: "When people think you're dying, they actually listen to you... instead of just waiting for their turn to talk."

    • @audiobooksummary5279
      @audiobooksummary5279 4 года назад

      amazing quote!

  • @benn6499
    @benn6499 7 лет назад +1856

    To save your time, I've listed and summarised the tips :)
    1. Be Proactive - Focus on the things you can control rather than things you can't.
    2. Begin with the end in mind - Are you doing things you want to be remembered as.
    3. Put first things first - what we say vs how we allocate our time.
    4. Think win win - For you to win they do not have to lose.
    5. Seek first to understand then to be understood - Does what you do offer value?
    6. Synergy - You can do more than just by yourself.
    7. Sharpen the Saw - Go the long way even if it takes time.

  • @devyadav4963
    @devyadav4963 4 года назад +935

    The 7 habits of highly effective people
    1. Be proactive
    2. Begin with the end in mind
    3. Put first things first.
    4. Always win win
    5. Seek first to understand than to be understood
    6. Synergy
    7. Sharpen the saw

    • @sleepsmartsmashstress740
      @sleepsmartsmashstress740 3 года назад +17

      I am taking acting classes.
      My part time job is to bart-end
      I walk with the first foot firts
      My cats name is winwin
      I get regularly stood
      I was employed at the solar company Synergy
      I cant see where I left my saw, what a see-saw!

    • @teacherfromthejungles6671
      @teacherfromthejungles6671 3 года назад +15

      without watching a video this list is completely pointless. sharpen a saw? put first things first? what is it all about?!...

    • @joeraguso5376
      @joeraguso5376 3 года назад +10

      @Teacher From the Jungles Actually watching the video, oddly enough, would be a form of sharpening the saw.

    • @armandorochez6037
      @armandorochez6037 3 года назад +2

      Thank you.

    • @swaters5127
      @swaters5127 3 года назад +3

      @@teacherfromthejungles6671 Reading the book makes the most sense.

  • @TinaMyles
    @TinaMyles 11 месяцев назад +160

    Reading books has really skyrocket the way I think about investing. Indeed, no one has ever got rich by saving money. If you want to become financially free, You need to Invest. I've come to realize that the key to amassing wealth lies in making sound investments

    • @TinaMyles
      @TinaMyles 11 месяцев назад +1

      Whichever firm you select, make sure you get your insurance from a reputable financial adviser, such as *Jenny Pamogas Canaya,* who has dedicated her career to financial planning. Because they will assist you in escalating, navigating better, and completing the task in a safer manner|

  • @zlickDude
    @zlickDude 8 лет назад +55

    ''for you to win, another person does not have to lose.''

  • @TheLonelyPanther
    @TheLonelyPanther 8 лет назад +767

    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

    • @hellatze
      @hellatze 7 лет назад +5

      Ubai Kamal you still didnt explain them :(

    • @ArneWidding
      @ArneWidding 7 лет назад +55

      You didn't have the time to read the book, so you look for a 6:42 minute video... Then you don't even watch that and look for the summary in the comments. Bro, you will not learn from this anyway. Go watch TV...

    • @Ggdivhjkjl
      @Ggdivhjkjl 7 лет назад

      This comment should be pinned.

    • @kc-me6wl
      @kc-me6wl 6 лет назад +1

      Ubai Kamal no.2 is the most powerful in my opinion- it dictates in a way the other things on this list in order to achieve that end goal

    • @Sequaloid
      @Sequaloid 6 лет назад

      hellatze you suck lmao

  • @SwizzlyBikerCH
    @SwizzlyBikerCH 3 года назад +7

    I listened to the audiobook some time ago and am thrilled with it. I listened to it in a native language German. Now I wanted to explain it to an English speaking client who asked me for advice on business development.
    You absolutely bring it to the point.
    You posted it 6 years ago and it is still - this is my personal view - the best summary I have found on the net.
    Congratulations and thank you so much!

  • @bharathsparky8685
    @bharathsparky8685 Год назад +29

    Key Points :
    Be proactive: Take responsibility for your life and your choices. Don't blame external circumstances for your problems; instead, focus on what you can control and take proactive steps to achieve your goals.
    Begin with the end in mind: Clarify your values, vision, and goals. Visualize what you want to achieve and create a clear plan for how to get there.
    Put first things first: Prioritize your time and energy based on what is most important to you. Focus on the activities that align with your values and goals, and learn to say "no" to distractions and time-wasters.
    Think win-win: Seek mutual benefit in all your interactions. Look for solutions that benefit everyone involved, rather than focusing on competition or zero-sum thinking.
    Seek first to understand, then to be understood: Listen empathetically and seek to understand other people's perspectives before presenting your own. Create an environment of trust and collaboration by valuing others' opinions and ideas.
    Synergize: Work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals. Look for opportunities to combine your strengths and create something greater than the sum of its parts.
    Sharpen the saw: Continuously improve yourself in all areas of life. Maintain balance and renew yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

    • @Soso-kl9kh
      @Soso-kl9kh 2 дня назад

      Thank you so much 🙏💖

  • @karanveernarang
    @karanveernarang 8 лет назад +548

    Great line of thought and excellent explanation. It takes wisdom to understand but it takes a genius to explain.

    • @gunitkaur1763
      @gunitkaur1763 8 лет назад

      so true

    • @tiamatthews1104
      @tiamatthews1104 8 лет назад

      Karanveer Narang

    • @janelee6258
      @janelee6258 8 лет назад

      GUNIT KAUR

    • @VictorFoote01
      @VictorFoote01 8 лет назад +58

      Very true. So many people are not cut out to be teachers. I really believe online teaching is the way to go. Imagine being taught by the best teachers all around the world? RUclips is such an amazing platform that has helped with my education so much.

    • @OzPablo1
      @OzPablo1 7 лет назад +10

      Genius is a pretty strong word. I personally am not sure it is best applied to a video blogger paraphrasing and interpreting someone else's hard work and original thought. But to each their own.

  • @TheBigGuyATX
    @TheBigGuyATX 5 лет назад +152

    I loved this book in the 90s. It changed my life and shaped my life habits. I can truly say I wouldn't change much looking back over the last 20 or 30 years. This video you created is fabulous and probably the best one you've done (IMO)! I share it with so many people and send them to this video as people come to me asking for advice or guidance. Thanks for the investment of creating this short, informative, and engaging video.

  • @Bitachon
    @Bitachon 4 года назад +56

    *7 Habits*
    - Be proactive
    - *Begin with the end in mind*
    - Put first things first
    - *Think win-win*
    - Seek first to understand and then to be understood
    *- Synergize*
    - Sharpen the saw

    • @calisongbird
      @calisongbird Год назад

      The correct punctuation for Habit 4 is “Think Win/Win.” The video actually got it wrong.

  • @fischergreen4134
    @fischergreen4134 7 месяцев назад +2

    Reading this book changed my life. 20 years ago my first business had failed. I was working the graveyard shift at a boring site. To pass the time I read this book and completely understodd my mistakes, not just with my failed business but in so many other areas of my life. I started afresh and never looked back. I am extremely grateful to Mr Covey 🙏

  • @hockinghillsalive3624
    @hockinghillsalive3624 2 года назад +12

    This video is where I discovered the book, and since that time I have read the book twice and watched and shared this video about 10 times.
    This book helped me to change my life, and almost 5 years later I am still sharing this video!
    Thanks for such an awesome video and channel, dude!

  • @TPM-uu2rp
    @TPM-uu2rp 5 лет назад +76

    One of the most influential books in my life and my favorite quote is, "You can't talk your way out of a problem you behaved your way into!"

    • @saiprasadpanda5288
      @saiprasadpanda5288 4 года назад +2

      I highly suggest this books 1) secrets of Sanatan Dharma 2) Habits, wisdom and mindset of highly successful people 2020 .both books available on Amazon and kindle.

    • @carolineandrew9332
      @carolineandrew9332 2 года назад

      AMEN 🙄

    • @paranassiaparapio
      @paranassiaparapio 10 месяцев назад

      Could you please explain this quote

    • @TPM-uu2rp
      @TPM-uu2rp 10 месяцев назад +2

      It's about trust. If you have broken someone's trust, you can apologize all you want and they may accept your apology but it will take many trustworthy acts on your part for them to regain the trust they had in you.

  • @gontortv
    @gontortv 5 лет назад +308

    One of the best animated book review we've ever seen. Thank you so much! It really inspires us to be proactive.

  • @szymonczekaa8894
    @szymonczekaa8894 3 года назад +19

    I read that book recently and it made huge impression on me. It also makes me happy when I see other people reading it as I feel that we need such way of thinking in our society. We compete too much. All in all thanks for doing this video and good luck with the further projects!

  • @gazeddreamer3501
    @gazeddreamer3501 7 лет назад +50

    I read this years ago. Recently, I've wondered how much I've actually remembered and am pleased to see so much has actually stuck with me. Good clear and concise summary.

  • @ericanderson5219
    @ericanderson5219 9 лет назад +283

    I've taken the class before, but this was a crystal clear explanation. I like all of them, but I laughed at the "magic bricks" in number 7. And I FINALLY understand what synergies means. Thanks and I will share with others.

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 лет назад +11

      Eric Anderson Awesome, Eric! :)

    • @theideaeffect4896
      @theideaeffect4896 8 лет назад +13

      +Eric Anderson
      Habit 7 is my favorite, too. Just like Warren Buffett says: “The best investment you can make, is an investment in yourself. The more you learn, the more you’ll earn.”

    • @faizzakkaprasetyo7800
      @faizzakkaprasetyo7800 8 лет назад +1

      +Eric Anderson what is habit the magic bricks mean? sorry i'm from Indonesia, i do not really understand what the magic bricks mean, i understand about 'sharpen the saw', but the magic bricks make me a little confuse, and i'm curious what is about

    • @silbaar
      @silbaar 8 лет назад +7

      +Faizzakka Prasetyo it means you need to be consistent and learn how to build with normal bricks, because magic bricks do not exist... so for example if you want to be more smart you need to study because there is no "magic pill" that will make you smarter... etc

    • @silbaar
      @silbaar 8 лет назад +15

      +Faizzakka Prasetyo it means you need to be consistent and learn how to build with normal bricks, because magic bricks do not exist... so for example if you want to be more smart you need to study because there is no "magic pill" that will make you smarter... etc

  • @GrowthMindsetChannel
    @GrowthMindsetChannel 5 лет назад +56

    “Seek first to understand, and then to be understood.” - Stephen Covey

  • @lopangtalhego3658
    @lopangtalhego3658 4 года назад +1

    "May the LORD help me do good things now that those different speakers at my last day say GOOD about who I have been" Begin with the end in mind....... Hey this reading shakes the soul.

  • @irwincrook567
    @irwincrook567 7 лет назад +514

    "If I have 6 hours to cut down a tree, I will spend the first 4 sharpening the saw." Abraham Lincoln

    • @teddmented
      @teddmented 5 лет назад +7

      Irwin Crook I love that quote. Lincoln planned his life out early on.

    • @houssemgara1570
      @houssemgara1570 4 года назад +1

      I love the quote

    • @MitsyMuffin
      @MitsyMuffin 4 года назад +6

      @@teddmented but he sure didnt plan out the end! BRAAaAaaAaMmMp!

    • @angnguyen6060
      @angnguyen6060 4 года назад +14

      preprocessing is more important than processing

    • @eckehareckbert2731
      @eckehareckbert2731 4 года назад +3

      When i sharpen the knife it makes easier for me to cut the pork. It took lesser time amd effort to sharpen my knife, and i cut the pork in an instant.

  • @MikeTheRobot23
    @MikeTheRobot23 9 лет назад +22

    "Who cares if I spent days making this video?... What benefit do you get from subscribing?"
    Instantly liked and subscribed at this point. That kind of honest is in too all too scarce these days. Keep kicking ass, man.

  • @kevinsayce2248
    @kevinsayce2248 8 лет назад +47

    As a soccer coach, I adapted the habits so I coached life skills with the players
    1. Make it happen - Don't Let it happen
    2. Work backwards from a goal scored
    3. Don't wait, Act
    4. Help your team to be the best by helping yourself to be the best
    5. Know WHY before you know HOW
    6. Three Ordinary teams making One Extraordinary Team
    7. The Sharper we become, the Deeper we cut through Defences

  • @jacky7878
    @jacky7878 4 года назад +2

    1. Be proactive - focus on what you can
    2. Begin with then end in mind - how would you like to be remembered?
    3. Put first things first - prioritize and
    4. Think win-win, hurting other people won't hurt you
    5. Seek first to understand not to be understood
    6. Synergize - get others to help
    7. Sharpen the saw - improve your skills

  • @bernadettefernandes6105
    @bernadettefernandes6105 6 лет назад +11

    Love the way the topic is introduced...the art of communicating effortlessly while leaving a strong message.

  • @Michellecrossan
    @Michellecrossan 9 лет назад +326

    You have taught me so much in such a short space of time! Thank you! x

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 лет назад +8

      BeautyLifeMichelle I'm really happy to hear that! Thank you!! :)

    • @sonalbarekar7824
      @sonalbarekar7824 4 года назад +2

      @@FightMediocrity you are nice person

    • @markcotton3481
      @markcotton3481 4 года назад +2

      @@sonalbarekar7824 Not as nice as you

    • @sonalbarekar7824
      @sonalbarekar7824 4 года назад

      @@markcotton3481 okay mark I will do

    • @markcotton3481
      @markcotton3481 4 года назад +1

      @@sonalbarekar7824 It's nice to pay compliments. You took the time when you didn't have to. Sign of a nice person.

  • @gelmir7322
    @gelmir7322 8 лет назад +33

    Im highly effective in complaining, procrastinating, and quitting.

  • @CharlieBrock-n8e
    @CharlieBrock-n8e 8 месяцев назад +1

    love this video helped me in school for HPA

  • @derkatzenfuerst6077
    @derkatzenfuerst6077 2 года назад +3

    Excellent animation! The fact that you were able to compress the content of the book into such as short video while still communicating the core ideas is amazing.

  • @StephanieG1
    @StephanieG1 9 лет назад +41

    All these Self-Help Gurus just take it 100% for granted that people know what they want to do/be in life. I have not the slightest idea of what I want to do or become. I am just like millions of others who don't have the slightest idea about what they want for their life. However, these Self-help Gurus seem to think that most people know what they want and it is just self-doubt,anxiety or fear that prevents people from being successful in whatever field they choose. So these gurus write books, hold seminars and make podcasts saying:"Just get up 30 minutes earlier each day", or "be more 'proactive' and 'results driven'." These things will work but only if you know exactly what you want to be. Having a clear cut unshakable desire is more than half the battle. If you have this then all you need is really just to show up every day and you'll do that automatically if you find something that you genuinely love.
    Carlos Castaneda wrote that "a path with a heart doesn't make you work at liking it." This is useful because if you're doing something that bores you or something you think you'll enjoy sometime in the future,"once I get used to it." Then you're barking up the wrong tree. Something you love gives you energy, you feel more alert after doing it than when you started, and you'll never think to yourself:"I wonder when I am going to start enjoying this?" either.
    Take a good long look at all the books on your bookshelves. Classify them into type e.g. books on health, language books, science books etc and you'll get an instant snapshot of the things that interest you and maybe you can develop your passion using this technique?

    • @FreeAudioBooks984
      @FreeAudioBooks984 9 лет назад +1

      +Stephanie G Your point that the self-help gurus take it for granted that people know what they want to do in life is well-taken. I would say that to jump into information like this first is putting the cart before the horse. It is not the fault of the gurus, nor can they tell you what your passion is. Just as you suggested looking at the types of books that interest you as a strategy for finding what your interests are, we have to do the work, employing different strategies/techniques over time to find our passion(s). Only then can we begin to apply what the gurus suggest. Good Luck!

    • @CzechRiot
      @CzechRiot 8 лет назад +11

      +Stephanie G I think it's more of an irony actually. Most self help gurus are precisely people who DON'T KNOW exactly what they want to do, except that they want the most basic stuff, like money fame and power. That's why most self-help gurus become self-help gurus, because they keep searching for advice for so long that they end up becoming experts on self help material, instead of actually using self help material as a means to achieve success in sports, in music, in movies, in creating real products (not dvd's and books and steps-programs and whatnot). People who REALLY KNOW what they want are already doing it from an early age. In the same sense that people who want to be fit or buff are mostly already doing it in their teen years. Also, sometimes the person is just not good enough or didn't have enough luck in order to succeed and make a living out of what they really wanted. This is not a "defeated mentality", it's just an observation. Watch how many very talented artists get eliminated throughout the several rounds in show like X Factor or American Idol. Many others actually had success at one point in time (I used to watch those Where Are They Now? or One Hit Wonders shows on VH1). Many people were once "rich and famous" and later became nurses, school teachers, or whatever regular job type of people. There was this kid from the show Zack and Cody, which was the number one show on Disney Channel around 2007, and the guy was working at a restaurant a couple of years ago... In my mind a kid on a number one tv show on Disney would be a multimillionaire, with the capacity of starting his own restaurant, apparently this is not the case. How many of these people that are making "decent" money on RUclips nowdays do you think will still be making money off RUclips in 5 or 10 years? When everyday there's dozen new people starting up RUclips channels offering pretty much the same type of stuff, or better? Yes, some people will always surf a better wave and make enough money to retire, or adapt. But what's not so evident to most people is that the ones who succeed in the long run already have a mix of qualities inherent to them, that is not reproducible by others. Funny people are funny by nature, cute girls are cute by nature, people obsessed with exercise are like this by nature. Most self help gurus are like that by nature, they have the "cult leader personality". The way they talk, their voice tone, the way they smile, their natural hyperactive behavior. They like to talk, they like to be seen, they like to be the center of attention, they're narcissistic. This overconfidence is natural to them. They can say whatever, and it sounds like truth, because they speak with a firm belief, that in the everyday real world comes only from people who are VERY certain about something. You listen to them speaking and you subconsciously believe you just have to do it, and the results will be obvious, because it's all so obvious! So, eventually, a few of the thousands of people doing something because they felt motivated, will actually move upwards, in some sense. And their future testimonials will then reinforce the obvious truisms, giving even more credit to the gurus.

    • @FreeAudioBooks984
      @FreeAudioBooks984 8 лет назад +8

      What a hateful response. You're basically trying to put down and marginalize anyone who instructs. Not everyone can teach others or speak persuasively. It's an art and you have failed miserably to give credit where it's due. In fact, your very long post is spent criticizing the efforts of those trying to help others. Some self-help gurus suggest avoiding toxic people. That would certainly be you.

    • @CzechRiot
      @CzechRiot 8 лет назад

      1000mishi That was not hateful, but I'm under the impression my next comment might be... hahaha

    • @CzechRiot
      @CzechRiot 8 лет назад +1

      You are stupid bro... How is it that I'm "trying to put down anyone who instructs?" I'm mostly describing situations and aspects of it. I'm not saying anything that these guys are crooks, assholes, etc. I'm actually stating that they have personal qualities that are not common. How is that failing to give credit? The self-help gurus are talented people, naturally talented, and who have worked to perfect those skills. I say so in my comment, but you're just too obsessed with "avoiding negativity" that you almost completely shut off any critical thinking (although actually you take the time to read it and try to knock it down, instead of actually simply disregarding it, as some people would). The real world is the real world, If I make an analysis of the best possible outcome and the worst possible outcome, you can't say I'm being negative because I accept there's a possibility of horrible things happening. Or, more likely, that "normal" things will happen, and nothing extraordinarily good will come out off your efforts (in this case, simply listening to gurus). It's like I tell you that it's unlikely that you will win the lottery, and you tell me to shut up and stop being a hater.

  • @mcgusto82
    @mcgusto82 7 лет назад +52

    Amazing.
    Tonight I'm looking for answers, and I'm very glad I found an answer in your video.

    • @sleepsmartsmashstress740
      @sleepsmartsmashstress740 3 года назад +1

      There are no good answers in life only questions and more questions. The more you study the less you conclude you know. Only the least knowledgeable think that they know everything.

  • @92AlexanderS
    @92AlexanderS 4 года назад +1

    Don’t read this book. Study it, summarize it and really apply it. I promise it makes a huge difference. One of the best books I’ve ever read.

  • @JansleyMusic
    @JansleyMusic 3 года назад +17

    I got bored by the book but knew it had good info buried in it, so this helps a lot!

    • @sleepsmartsmashstress740
      @sleepsmartsmashstress740 3 года назад +3

      Neither books nor lectures ever help anyone. Self help literature has been around for centuries and has failed to bring about change in the conduct of humans. In fact things are getting worse. The best thing is to stop reading the books or watching the lectures and actually get to real life work. Take a look at my post and decide to stop being an asshole, You would do great.

    • @JansleyMusic
      @JansleyMusic 3 года назад +2

      @@sleepsmartsmashstress740 Why are you calling me an asshole? I support anyone that wants to further their knowledge through books or any other medium. Your comment is a wild generalization that has no basis in reality.

    • @sleepsmartsmashstress740
      @sleepsmartsmashstress740 3 года назад

      @@JansleyMusic I apologize if you took the message that was aimed at general audience personally. The message of OCA triad research is to curb the propensity to lie cheat and deceive in excess. That is the biggest human fault. We cheat and lie to ourselves a lot and purging that dishonesty is the key to success. So the message stating stopping being asshole applies to me as well as rest of us who wish to improve things. Dishonesty purging I mean stopping being asshole. check out the link that would help. I hope this explains the generic use not targeting you specifically email if if you want to debate further pkv@live.ca All the best.

  • @StefanTravis
    @StefanTravis 9 лет назад +211

    In other words:
    1) Do what you can
    2) Aim to create a legacy
    3) Prioritise
    4) To win is not to defeat
    5) To act is not to achieve
    6) Co-operate, don't fight
    7) Preparation reduces work
    Not exactly profound, but less stupid than most advice of the genre.

    • @jacobmufasa
      @jacobmufasa 9 лет назад +2

      +Stefan Travis you just sum up 3hour of my life fuck that reading shit

    • @ryanhawkos
      @ryanhawkos 9 лет назад +16

      +Stefan Travis it doesn't have to be profound to be good advice

    • @StefanTravis
      @StefanTravis 9 лет назад +7

      Ryan Hawkos It does have to be non-obvious to be useful. Here are my top 5 recommendations for a happy life:
      5) Do not stick pencils up your nose
      4) Remember: A piano is not an alligator
      3) Circles don't reproduce sexually
      2) Creationists are idiots
      1) Breathe when you need air

    • @matthewschumacher8483
      @matthewschumacher8483 9 лет назад +1

      +Stefan Travis I'm stuck on number 4, please elaborate

    • @StefanTravis
      @StefanTravis 9 лет назад +1

      matt schumacher :-). Just a small joke about incredibly obvious, but also useless, observations, presented as world-changing insights.

  • @SumNextCom
    @SumNextCom Месяц назад

    The ‘sharpen the saw’ habit always resonates with me. We often neglect self-care, and this habit emphasizes the importance of maintaining our physical and mental health for long-term effectiveness. Great storytelling!

  • @raindancemaggie1337
    @raindancemaggie1337 9 лет назад +33

    amazing chanel... you really give youtube, the whole internet a huge amount of quality! thank you so much :)

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 лет назад +8

      raindancemaggie1337 Thanks so much for that! :)

    • @syedzameerahmed
      @syedzameerahmed 8 лет назад +3

      +FightMediocrity I have been on RUclips for years, but this is the first channel in my life to which I have subscribed. your reviews are awesome.

    • @LifelongLearnerChannel
      @LifelongLearnerChannel 5 лет назад

      I know right, i love these kinds of channels. Added VALUE!!!!!

  • @caseyhofses1929
    @caseyhofses1929 8 лет назад +29

    first video i've ever seen of yours, instantly subscribed... great job!

  • @scottmain-reade1892
    @scottmain-reade1892 8 лет назад +7

    Enjoyed this animation. Brief but gets straight to the point.

  • @brandonflores1528
    @brandonflores1528 2 года назад

    When we talk about understanding a person we do not really listen to them, we always listen to be able to give an answer but we do not do it to understand or learn something new that the other person wants to transmit to us, the effort and dedication to what we do in our day by day is the most important thing since we also prepare ourselves every day to learn something new and use it in our future

  • @omto.m
    @omto.m 4 года назад +96

    I saw this video summary 4 years Ago. Finally, yesterday I started reading this Book. Better late than never. 😁

    • @845world
      @845world 4 года назад

      OMTO me too! How are you finding it?

    • @omto.m
      @omto.m 4 года назад +1

      @@845world i find it very deep also very fundamental. There are free audiobook in youtube too. 👍

    • @trialtaker
      @trialtaker 4 года назад

      its a good read...it sticks with you...

    • @trialtaker
      @trialtaker 4 года назад +3

      u mayhave to read it again and again(habit 7 sharpen the saw) to develop these habits...its one thing to read about these habits(information) and another to develop these habits(action)...

    • @omto.m
      @omto.m 4 года назад

      @@trialtaker totally agree with you

  • @siil3nt65
    @siil3nt65 3 года назад +17

    The 2nd habit is easier to think about if you put it like this: You are laying on your deathbed, your grandson is next to you, you have 2 minutes untill you die... Tell him what kind of person he has to be...now picture the grandkid as your young self... Tell yourself what you want accomplished

  • @precious.goziemba
    @precious.goziemba 4 года назад +5

    I am currently reading this book, this summary is so beautiful and has given me a better understanding of the habits I have covered already.
    Thank you for how simply you explained them.

  • @othmane-mezian
    @othmane-mezian 3 года назад +1

    I personally wish success and happiness for you and anyone reading this! You WILL overcome your tribulations by remaining that GREAT person that you are! I KNOW it! Just keep going.

  • @lakendralandon7239
    @lakendralandon7239 8 лет назад +4

    my uncle gave me this book...I never read it. I lost it... darnit. thanks for the recap. ill try and get it again.

  • @AbsoluteMotivation
    @AbsoluteMotivation 9 лет назад +128

    Amazing work. So much value provided to humanity. Respect.

    • @rdoetjes
      @rdoetjes 9 лет назад

      +Absolute Motivation Like this presenter you also omit your definition of value. What is value? Value is very objective so in order to get a debate going you need to define what your meaning of value is.

    • @livaiwaqa3378
      @livaiwaqa3378 9 лет назад +2

      +Raymond Doetjes You mean *Subjective smartass

    • @livaiwaqa3378
      @livaiwaqa3378 9 лет назад +1

      +Raymond Doetjes And I don't think he wanted a debate, he was simply stating his opinion

    • @adrianmainz2716
      @adrianmainz2716 Год назад

      feel good self help mumbo jumbo: the first scammer you meet, your "win-win" attitude will be your downfall

    • @MrSteinbock1976
      @MrSteinbock1976 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@adrianmainz2716What do you offer instead of a win - win attitude ?

  • @AudiobookLearning
    @AudiobookLearning 7 лет назад +27

    Awesome video! I love Stephen Covey and this book in particular. The best thing about this video is that it let´s you remenber the key points of the book in just a few minutes

  • @tobiasrekker5376
    @tobiasrekker5376 7 месяцев назад

    I bought this book years ago and never read it.
    Now I am in a different frame of mind.
    I am ready to read it, embrace it, and use it to create my life as I desire it.
    Thanks for this great video

  • @realloreal
    @realloreal 8 лет назад +26

    alright, I'm listening to this while I'm going through the hardships in life..
    I have to figure out how I can become more "PROACTIVE".

    • @damirkovacevic8866
      @damirkovacevic8866 8 лет назад +13

      You can start be googling Anthony Robbins, Awaken the giant within (audio is available on youtube if you don't feel like reading the entire book)! :D Trust me it's the first step and this is where most of us usually fail.

    • @GraceJones1
      @GraceJones1 8 лет назад +2

      yes! "Awaken the giant within" was such a great book! Definitely recommend it!

    • @taurus32_23
      @taurus32_23 8 лет назад +1

      its a great book.

    • @ladypilliwick8179
      @ladypilliwick8179 8 лет назад +1

      anon
      great advise there......get a hobby that makes money...
      and read history...books will show you the path to freedom
      good luck...it's fun being rich because the fun was becoming rich

    • @tterb777
      @tterb777 8 лет назад +1

      it challenging to envision a picture of abundance while in a hardship mindset. leverage and put a wedge in its stronghold using gratitude. gratitude for what you have, no matter how small, will begin to diminish the stronghold perspective of "hardship" just enough to see hope.
      NLP. Visualize your "hardship" as a ship that is built as a "hard" or strong ship sailing off very far off into the ocean smaller and smaller... never to be seen at this magnitude and size again...

  • @Aliraza-fb5jx
    @Aliraza-fb5jx 5 лет назад +4

    Believe me it is the best summary of this book out on the internet... Highly appreciate your hard work.👏👏👏

  • @lindasmindpalace4852
    @lindasmindpalace4852 8 лет назад +253

    Oh man i'm auch a complainer, i have to change that

    • @lindasmindpalace4852
      @lindasmindpalace4852 8 лет назад +2

      Such*

    • @premierecih
      @premierecih 8 лет назад +8

      become an optimist

    • @titoli1
      @titoli1 7 лет назад +15

      Just catch yourself every time you complain and understand that its just a thought. Be mindful and try to use affirmations to make new seeds in your mind that are full of positivity. Best time to do this is in the morning. And also changing your environment or relationships can make a huge difference also

    • @briann5524
      @briann5524 7 лет назад +4

      "i have to" means you won't do it. At least not now. It's similar to a lazy person saying "I should do more stuff."
      It's a step up from "I can't do that" but it's still not useful to you.
      Say "I choose to change that" or "I will change that" or "'I'm changing that now", or even say nothing at all, and just do the damn thing. Write up strategies to help you stop complaining and implement it. it needs to be a firm statement. Otherwise you don't really want it, you're just saying you should because others are telling you. But your inner core must be firm about it, in order to change.

    • @mukavvakutu
      @mukavvakutu 7 лет назад +5

      Lindas Mindpalace Love the sarcasm lol

  • @bilkisusaniibrahimTV
    @bilkisusaniibrahimTV 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much for this summary ❤, am currently reading the book 🥰

  • @mirzaalyessabeg9601
    @mirzaalyessabeg9601 2 года назад +4

    My man throwing mad shade at grandma

  • @daniel_960_
    @daniel_960_ 8 лет назад +7

    Nice motivation, the sad thing is that you will forget it after a while again...
    so i made a playlist with these videos so i remember 😂

    • @AnjulaChanel
      @AnjulaChanel 8 лет назад +1

      i just write it down. It helps :v

  • @mohamedshiraz4671
    @mohamedshiraz4671 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for highlighting my mistakes. I know exactly how to improve myself now.

  • @hellothere848
    @hellothere848 2 года назад +4

    7 Habits
    Be Go Getter - Proactive
    Set Actionanble Goals- Begin with End in Mind
    Prioritize- First things first
    Its not winner take all- Strive for Win Win
    Introspection - Seek to understand than to be Understood
    Team Work/Collaborate - Synergy
    Continuous Learning - Sharpen your saw

    • @rommelombao9832
      @rommelombao9832 2 года назад +1

      Nope, sharpen the saw means you should take a break to stimulate your physical, mental, spiritual and social a emotional being to be more effective in what you're doing.

    • @calisongbird
      @calisongbird Год назад

      It’s “Win/Win” and “Synergize.” Also it’s “Seek first to understand, THEN to be understood.”

  • @joebartley1783
    @joebartley1783 9 лет назад +6

    I just randomly found your channel and just wanted to tell you THANK YOU! These animations breakdowns are astounding. I will make sure to share these with my friends and they will subscribe as well. Again, thank you for breaking down these books to help spread knowledge in a more simple and comprehensive way.

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 лет назад +2

      Joe Bartley Awesome, Joe! Really happy you've found the channel helpful :)

  • @SergioRugerio
    @SergioRugerio 6 лет назад +73

    I wish i knew what happend to this guy... This Channel was my inspiration to start my own animated book review channel in SPANISH. It is amazing that a channel like this one just was abandoned. :(

    • @riteshshukla1709
      @riteshshukla1709 6 лет назад

      Sergio Rugerio yes I miss his videos

    • @Isignedup4this
      @Isignedup4this 6 лет назад +3

      I took a leap of faith and moved to unfamiliar territory. My morning commute was sometimes 1.5 hours. His videos helped start my morning... awesomely intriguing channel to say the least.

    • @riteshshukla1709
      @riteshshukla1709 6 лет назад

      Mia yeah his videos are amazing ,they still helps me

    • @voltarbear
      @voltarbear 5 лет назад

      @@CiaoFooTanks4AllTheFish yup, he's back and he said he was tired of bullshitting people for 3 years. Guess this video was him bullshitting too then.

    • @deha11mo
      @deha11mo 5 лет назад +13

      Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again to save us from eternal judgement and give us eternal life if we believe Him. Only God can save us and freely give us new life inside forever

  • @sofianko8518
    @sofianko8518 3 года назад +2

    #7 reflected so much of our mentality these days, how we look for quick fixes because we no longer realize the long term value and benefits in smaller but significant habits that require discipline, dedication and consistency (exercise for example)

  • @cheyannedeopersaud2015
    @cheyannedeopersaud2015 8 лет назад +7

    that was one of the best things I've seen in my life
    I subscribrd

  • @sccm100
    @sccm100 8 лет назад +99

    This is pretty much Psychology of personal effectiveness.

  • @SamFun8
    @SamFun8 8 лет назад +4

    This is great work I loved the video! You just gained a new loyal subscriber ;)

  • @rowan5335
    @rowan5335 5 месяцев назад +1

    My 2 kids have autism and adhd and I am physically crippled. We had only ourselves. I approached Every problem as something to get around as quickly as possible. We had NO time to spare on anything but moving forward. Even in their 30's my kids still approach problems this way

  • @kskskakkw
    @kskskakkw 5 лет назад +47

    "Complain= less effort"

  • @matijatgaming
    @matijatgaming 8 лет назад +24

    we watched this in school today

  • @julittok
    @julittok 8 лет назад +9

    For you to win another person does not have to loose, let's hope we remember this.

  • @alexmendoza9270
    @alexmendoza9270 4 года назад

    Put first thing first is a gem. When I accomplish this valuable goal first I am energized to have a great day.
    Thanks for the reminder.

  • @ivanovosixx
    @ivanovosixx 8 лет назад +31

    This is a great video I can't believe 486 people don't like this what's it wrong with them ?

    • @sniperclown6384
      @sniperclown6384 8 лет назад +2

      You do not "fight" mediocrity, instead you pursue excellence.

    • @DontTestTheX
      @DontTestTheX 8 лет назад

      it's boring

    • @temporarychannel7158
      @temporarychannel7158 8 лет назад +4

      ruclips.net/video/ktlTxC4QG8g/видео.html Probably because of the color of the attacking guy, I didnt cared Im just saying what is probably the cause.

    • @masteroogway8521
      @masteroogway8521 8 лет назад +2

      That's the wrong people

    • @scotts6596
      @scotts6596 8 лет назад +5

      attacking guy is in a Hooded attire, very accurate..and doesn't imply race..unless you are so inclined to assume the racist excuse to complain..
      exactly the point of video.
      excuses, and finding a way to be a victim needlessly...habits! it's sooo personal! grow up.

  • @CharlyImsel
    @CharlyImsel 8 лет назад +26

    Wow absolutely amazing video and short version of the book!!
    Love that video :)

  • @Blood-pack
    @Blood-pack 8 лет назад +8

    I watched this thinking it will probably be crap, but I was wrong... great video...

  • @sugarwaves7506
    @sugarwaves7506 5 лет назад +2

    My Naval Science Instructor showed us this video this week. Without looking it up, it appears in my recommendations out of thin air ❤️

  • @pigsinpyjamas9410
    @pigsinpyjamas9410 4 года назад +21

    I love these videos. This one is 5 years old and I sometimes wonder what creator is doing now 🤔

    • @calisongbird
      @calisongbird Год назад

      That’s easy to answer… just click the channel name and then check the most recent videos.

  • @dido.the.side.h0646
    @dido.the.side.h0646 5 лет назад +6

    wow I just put this on out of interest while I was filing my schoolwork, but it actually had really useful tips! And more than that, the tips were well demonstrated with examples and allegories. Great job!

  • @HunDigitalSquirrel
    @HunDigitalSquirrel 9 лет назад +11

    This channel is one of the most awesome RUclips channel I have seen for a very long time now! I can only compare the joy of watching these videos to real professional veteran RUclipsrs like Vsauce, SmarterEveryDay or CGP Grey... I am really impressed by your work man! Only discovered it like 2 days ago and watched all the videos, some of them even twice. Gorgeous animation, professional narration pleasant music and incredibly interesting topics! This is something I can really realate to.
    This channel deserves millions of subscribers! Everyone should watch these at least once, to plant some good ideas into their minds instead of watching all the bullshit around here. I hope you continue your work, because the world needs these educational crash courses about these important books and thoughts. The way you synthesize them with your own experience and thought makes it a unique masterpiece of the web!
    Keep up the awesome work! Subscribed! :)

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  9 лет назад

      Dániel Horváth Thanks so much for that Daniel! :)

  • @hiwhatexpectedarealnamewit3244
    @hiwhatexpectedarealnamewit3244 3 года назад

    Seek first to understand then to be understood. This is a very big key in life

  • @medicmandan
    @medicmandan 5 лет назад +5

    This is a great video with an engaging narrative, simple yet easy animation and a tempo fit the modern era. Thank you!

  • @nanayaden8528
    @nanayaden8528 7 лет назад +7

    Wonderfully encapsulated the main concept of the book. Thank you for this:)

  • @handamukul09
    @handamukul09 Год назад

    Best 6 mins spend on RUclips today. Never thought this book can be summarized so effectively.

  • @jumbledsunshinestudios
    @jumbledsunshinestudios 7 лет назад +4

    I love your channel name of "fight mediocrity" because it's so important to always be stretching and reaching to become better! Keep up the good work! :)

  • @walterm5787
    @walterm5787 5 лет назад +3

    Just found this from LinkedIn. Subscribed.

  • @turtlegear6740
    @turtlegear6740 4 года назад +15

    "live in crescendo" - greatest quote in the book

    • @saiprasadpanda5288
      @saiprasadpanda5288 4 года назад

      I highly suggest this books 1) secrets of Sanatan Dharma 2) Habits, wisdom and mindset of highly successful people 2020 .both books available on Amazon and kindle

    • @Jeffery99
      @Jeffery99 3 года назад

      Meaning?

    • @MikkaBoii
      @MikkaBoii 3 года назад +1

      @@Jeffery99 Read the book.

    • @calisongbird
      @calisongbird Год назад

      @@MikkaBoii 😄👍🏼

  • @davydoom
    @davydoom 2 месяца назад

    The WIN WIN is something that has stuck with me even 5 years after finishing it.

  • @joshrossj-ro8713
    @joshrossj-ro8713 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic video!! I love how you brought each of the 5 principles to life in a little over 5 minutes. My dad gave me this book years ago. After several years I finally ready the book and loved the concecpts. Your stories and pictures helped me remember and apply the principles. Thank you so much !

    • @britjj5126
      @britjj5126 Год назад

      Good looking out Dad👍

  • @BruceWayne-fs8ty
    @BruceWayne-fs8ty 8 лет назад +6

    This video is AMAZING! Good explanations and it offers so much guidance! Thank you so much! I sub'd because of this video! Please continue to do videos like this on other books, maybe physchology/self help books maybe history or whatever you choose! Thanks!

  • @elgabenedicta
    @elgabenedicta 7 лет назад +4

    what a good video! so clear and yet simple to understand 👏👏 thank you for making it.. you did a great job 👍👍

  • @asdf-dh5du
    @asdf-dh5du 3 года назад +1

    no time for 30 minutes of gym, can't read for 15 minutes, then coming to watch this video seeking tips on being effective... damn that hit hard. off to the gym right now.

  • @traderpapertiga
    @traderpapertiga 5 лет назад +5

    My father owned a copy of this when I was growing up!
    Judging by its condition it’s probably one of his favourites 😂

    • @aamra2409
      @aamra2409 3 года назад

      same my dad loved this book!

  • @obalfaqih
    @obalfaqih 7 лет назад +21

    I'm glad that I found your channel, I need that kind of positivity.. thanks for the video and "the hardwork" 😉👍
    Liked & subscribed and thanks again

  • @NowOnAFM
    @NowOnAFM 8 лет назад +9

    What an inspiring video! Great job!

  • @Simrancruz
    @Simrancruz 2 года назад

    Thanks Sir... It really helped me to memorize just 10 minutes before my exam where I spent a whole day after my exam to try n learn this.. You're no doubt following the habit Synergize.... Think win win ...and Sharpen the saw.... By helping everyone else to understand the concept... May lord Jesus give you more n more wisdom he gave to King Solomon... God bless

  • @MasteringAdulthood
    @MasteringAdulthood 5 лет назад +14

    AWESOME! This is one of the 2 most influential books in my life, career and practice!

  • @kevingray4980
    @kevingray4980 2 года назад +3

    At 6:17 I was expecting "I worked really hard on this, so please subscribe." 😅

  • @skaur6558
    @skaur6558 3 года назад +3

    I love the way the clip is made, it is entertaining!
    I think this is one book that we can read it again and again to refresh ourselves... to be a better us/you/me.
    This book can be used to evaluate ourselves. How we see things/situations around us is based on our own prospective. We can change the way we see things - this book had made me a better human being 💜

  • @andrewjoyce7374
    @andrewjoyce7374 9 месяцев назад

    Mark Twain said I would have wrote you a short note if I only had the time. In other words it takes time and care to summarize such a densely rich book in just 6 min and 42 seconds! Amazing Work! Respect!

  • @paulhaitaian3228
    @paulhaitaian3228 5 лет назад +14

    Thank you for this, I red this book already but it feels good to be reminded in a short amount of time what re the basics you must implement in your life. Great work my friend

    • @kathleensmith644
      @kathleensmith644 4 года назад

      You spell red as read. Red is a colour.

    • @saiprasadpanda5288
      @saiprasadpanda5288 4 года назад

      I highly suggest this books 1) secrets of Sanatan Dharma 2) Habits, wisdom and mindset of highly successful people 2020 .both books available on Amazon and kindle.

  • @CrisOnTheInternet
    @CrisOnTheInternet 7 лет назад +10

    This video is like a slap, highly effective to make you react 😂.

  • @Windowtintingqueen
    @Windowtintingqueen 7 лет назад +4

    I love this. Love how you explained it the examples given. New subscriber here 💁

  • @emamamun1703
    @emamamun1703 Год назад

    One of the best animated book review we've ever seen. Thank you so much! It really inspires us to be proactive.

  • @ZetroDrummer
    @ZetroDrummer 7 лет назад +8

    5:55 I was like "Do I feel motivated or insulted?" hahaha

  • @shadizarei
    @shadizarei 5 лет назад +5

    Your video in one word: AWESOME
    Thank you 🙏🏼