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As a laconic geek, Covey's habit #5 "Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood" resonated with me. Actively listening to people to understand them, verif
by kbutler 14y ago
As a laconic geek, Covey's habit #5 "Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood" resonated with me. Actively listening to people to understand them, verifying my understanding, then seeking to help them understand me has served me very well socially and professionally.
- mmatants 14y agoDitto here. Of all the habits, #5 is the one that stood out and intensely/profoundly changed my outlook on relationships. It's funny how it seems obvious when you read it, but sometimes we need someone else to summarize and restate the obvious to look at it clearly and objectively. Covey's anecdotes seal the deal: instead of vague platitudes he gives specific (if idealized) examples. Definitely unscientific, but certainly helps understand.
- brlewis 14y agoMany life-changing principles are obvious. Practicing them is a challenge, just not an intellectual challenge.
- joelhaus 14y ago> It's funny how it seems obvious when you read it, but sometimes we need someone else to summarize and restate the obvious to look at it clearly and objectively. This brings to mind one of my favorite Covey quotes: "What is common sense is not always common practice."