Comments on: Seven Habits Class

By: rickety

rickety — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:04:12 +0000

Covey in his book describes the Abundance Mentality as “the paradigm that there is plenty out there for everyone.” He writes, “Most people are deeply scripted in what I call the Scarcity Mentality. They see life as having only so much, as though there were only one pie out there. And if someone were to get a big piece of the pie, it would mean less for everybody else.”

Apparently people with a Scarcity Mentality (which seems to be in abundance these days) don’t like to share recognition and credit, power or profit. They have a hard time being happy for other people’s successes.

Those with an Abundance Mentality share prestige, recognition, profits, and decision making. Covey writes, “A character rich in integrity, maturity, and the Abundance Mentality has a genuineness that goes far beyond technique, or lack of it, in human interaction.”

As a Mormon, Covey has support for the Abundance Mentality from scripture: “For the earth is full, and there is enough and to spare; yea, I prepared all things, and have given unto the children of men to be agents unto themselves.” (Doctrine & Covenants 104:17)

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:11:45 +0000

Please explain the “Abundance Mentality (the opposite of the Scarcity Mentality)” phrase a little more. It is found in the afternoon of Day 2. Thanks!

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By: rickety

rickety — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:30:10 +0000

Years ago I also read Dale Carnegie's book. I also read Covey's The 8th Habit though now I don't recall much of what I read. A long time ago I read Covey's Spiritual Roots of Human Relations and really enjoyed it. I think that book was the forerunner of 7 Habits.

By: Reid Walley

Reid Walley — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:54:07 +0000

“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” is a really fantastic book for moving forward and succeeding in all aspects of our lives. It’s great that you had a chance to experience the 2-1/2 day Signature Program! The book has helped me tremendously in my own life and business, as well as, the lives and businesses of my friends and clients. Seven Habits reminds me of a modern/expanded version of Dale Carnegie’s classic “How to Win Friends and Influence People.”

By: rickety

rickety — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:08:32 +0000

If someone wasn’t practicing any of the habits and then began to do so, I would think they would become more effective. Undoubtedly effective people have other good habits. The deal here though is that there would be rapid improvement by following Covey’s advice.

By: Derek

Derek — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:59:41 +0000

So could it be said that practicing the 7 habits doesn’t necessarily make me an effective person, but probably most effective people practice the 7 habits?