- Be proactive. Don’t stand still. Take the initiative and be responsible.
- Begin with the end in mind. Start any activity, a meeting, run, day, or life, with an end in mind. Work to that end and make sure your values are aligned with your goals.
- Put first things first. Prioritize your life so you’re working on the important stuff.
- Think win/win. This is pretty obvious. You get what you put in.
- Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Listen to emphasize, obtain information, and understand the other person’s point of view.
- Work to create outcomes that are greater than the individual parts.
- Sharpen the saw. Cultivate the essential elements of your character: physical, mental, social/emotional, and spiritual.