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

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  • @FightMediocrity
    @FightMediocrity  Před 9 lety +596

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    • @weekplan5655
      @weekplan5655 Před 9 lety +7

      Excellent job with this animation :)

    • @ivanandreas
      @ivanandreas Před 9 lety +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 Před 9 lety +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  Před 9 lety

      WEEK PLAN Thanks :)

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  Před 9 lety +1

      ivan andreas Haha, thanks Ivan :)

  • @AlwaysImproving1
    @AlwaysImproving1 Před 5 lety +1900

    “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 Před 5 lety +11

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

    • @bella1975
      @bella1975 Před 4 lety +9

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

    • @houssemgara1570
      @houssemgara1570 Před 4 lety +2

      amazing quote

    • @katelinmarie5360
      @katelinmarie5360 Před 4 lety +5

      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 Před 4 lety

      amazing quote!

  • @benn6499
    @benn6499 Před 7 lety +1776

    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 Před 4 lety +865

    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 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +15

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

    • @joeraguso5376
      @joeraguso5376 Před 2 lety +9

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

    • @armandorochez6037
      @armandorochez6037 Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you.

    • @swaters5127
      @swaters5127 Před 2 lety +2

      @@teacherfromthejungles6671 Reading the book makes the most sense.

  • @gontortv
    @gontortv Před 5 lety +304

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

  • @zlickDude
    @zlickDude Před 7 lety +26

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

  • @karanveernarang
    @karanveernarang Před 7 lety +539

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

    • @gunitkaur1763
      @gunitkaur1763 Před 7 lety

      so true

    • @tiamatthews1104
      @tiamatthews1104 Před 7 lety

      Karanveer Narang

    • @janelee6258
      @janelee6258 Před 7 lety

      GUNIT KAUR

    • @VictorFoote01
      @VictorFoote01 Před 7 lety +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? CZcams is such an amazing platform that has helped with my education so much.

    • @OzPablo1
      @OzPablo1 Před 7 lety +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.

  • @Bitachon
    @Bitachon Před 4 lety +49

    *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 Před rokem

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

  • @TheLonelyPanther
    @TheLonelyPanther Před 7 lety +759

    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 Před 7 lety +5

      Ubai Kamal you still didnt explain them :(

    • @ArneWidding
      @ArneWidding Před 6 lety +53

      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 Před 6 lety

      This comment should be pinned.

    • @kc-me6wl
      @kc-me6wl Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety

      hellatze you suck lmao

  • @kevinsayce2248
    @kevinsayce2248 Před 7 lety +34

    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

  • @hockinghillsalive3624
    @hockinghillsalive3624 Před 2 lety +10

    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!

  • @szymonczekaa8894
    @szymonczekaa8894 Před 2 lety +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!

  • @ericanderson5219
    @ericanderson5219 Před 8 lety +282

    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  Před 8 lety +11

      Eric Anderson Awesome, Eric! :)

    • @theideaeffect4896
      @theideaeffect4896 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +8

      +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 Před 8 lety +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

  • @gazeddreamer3501
    @gazeddreamer3501 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @bharathsparky8685
    @bharathsparky8685 Před rokem +11

    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.

  • @SwizzlyBikerCH
    @SwizzlyBikerCH Před 2 lety +5

    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!

  • @TPM-uu2rp
    @TPM-uu2rp Před 5 lety +64

    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 Před 3 lety +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 Před rokem

      AMEN 🙄

    • @paranassiaparapio
      @paranassiaparapio Před 5 měsíci

      Could you please explain this quote

    • @TPM-uu2rp
      @TPM-uu2rp Před 5 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @Michellecrossan
    @Michellecrossan Před 9 lety +325

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

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  Před 9 lety +8

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

    • @sonalbarekar7824
      @sonalbarekar7824 Před 3 lety +2

      @@FightMediocrity you are nice person

    • @markcotton3481
      @markcotton3481 Před 3 lety +2

      @@sonalbarekar7824 Not as nice as you

    • @sonalbarekar7824
      @sonalbarekar7824 Před 3 lety

      @@markcotton3481 okay mark I will do

    • @markcotton3481
      @markcotton3481 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @MikeTheRobot23
    @MikeTheRobot23 Před 9 lety +18

    "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.

  • @GrowthMindsetChannel
    @GrowthMindsetChannel Před 5 lety +55

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

  • @rowan5335
    @rowan5335 Před 22 dny +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

  • @gelmir7322
    @gelmir7322 Před 7 lety +32

    Im highly effective in complaining, procrastinating, and quitting.

  • @AudiobookLearning
    @AudiobookLearning Před 7 lety +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

  • @TheBigGuyATX
    @TheBigGuyATX Před 4 lety +151

    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.

  • @derkatzenfuerst6077
    @derkatzenfuerst6077 Před rokem +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 Před 8 lety +36

    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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +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 CZcams nowdays do you think will still be making money off CZcams in 5 or 10 years? When everyday there's dozen new people starting up CZcams 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 Před 8 lety +7

      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 Před 8 lety

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

    • @CzechRiot
      @CzechRiot Před 8 lety +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.

  • @precious.goziemba
    @precious.goziemba Před 4 lety +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.

  • @Aliraza-fb5jx
    @Aliraza-fb5jx Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @mcgusto82
    @mcgusto82 Před 6 lety +52

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

    • @sleepsmartsmashstress740
      @sleepsmartsmashstress740 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @AbsoluteMotivation
    @AbsoluteMotivation Před 9 lety +128

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

    • @rdoetjes
      @rdoetjes Před 8 lety

      +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 Před 8 lety +2

      +Raymond Doetjes You mean *Subjective smartass

    • @livaiwaqa3378
      @livaiwaqa3378 Před 8 lety +1

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

    • @adrianmainz2716
      @adrianmainz2716 Před 9 měsíci

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

    • @MrSteinbock1976
      @MrSteinbock1976 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @waterbender19
    @waterbender19 Před 5 lety +2

    I read this book (the version for teens) when I was maybe 12 and again when I was 15 or 16. I'm 19 now and I hadn't realized how much these principles have shaped my life thus far and how much I really follow these ideals. at those times I didn't directly implement this stuff, but I'm in a really good place in my life right now and I'd say a lot of it relates directly to the principles in this book. its really cool to see how these ideas worked for me in my life years after reading the book. I guess it goes to show, you never know how something will affect you and just because you can't hear something at the time doesn't mean it won't come back to you eventually.

  • @michelecherek5392
    @michelecherek5392 Před 3 lety

    I'm LOVING THIS!! I'm working on these presently. It's great to have this reiteration!💖 THANK YOU!!

  • @bernadettefernandes6105
    @bernadettefernandes6105 Před 6 lety +11

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

  • @obalfaqih
    @obalfaqih Před 6 lety +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

  • @abbywebster8343
    @abbywebster8343 Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve read this book and you summarize these lessons perfectly in your video! I will be sharing this!

  • @1c2h3e4u5n6g
    @1c2h3e4u5n6g Před 4 lety +2

    Firs time I’ve seen your channel, really like the fact that you summarised the central ideas of a self improvement book in a simple, easy to follow format. I have subscribed, good work.

  • @irwincrook567
    @irwincrook567 Před 6 lety +503

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

    • @teddmented
      @teddmented Před 4 lety +7

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

    • @houssemgara1570
      @houssemgara1570 Před 4 lety +1

      I love the quote

    • @MitsyMuffin
      @MitsyMuffin Před 4 lety +6

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

    • @angnguyen6060
      @angnguyen6060 Před 3 lety +13

      preprocessing is more important than processing

    • @eckehareckbert2731
      @eckehareckbert2731 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @CharlyImsel
    @CharlyImsel Před 7 lety +27

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

  • @zemielasma8986
    @zemielasma8986 Před 5 lety +1

    I like it! You have a great audience by animating the learnings you got from reading a book, by doing this you make sure that you got the golden nuggets and find it hard to forget it, because you read it deliberately.
    Hope I can do this as well, not only that you engage yourself into reading more books, but also solidify your thoughts by expressing it.

  • @dido.the.side.h0646
    @dido.the.side.h0646 Před 5 lety +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!

  • @ivanovosixx
    @ivanovosixx Před 8 lety +31

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

    • @sniperclown6384
      @sniperclown6384 Před 7 lety +2

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

    • @DontTestTheX
      @DontTestTheX Před 7 lety

      it's boring

    • @temporarychannel7158
      @temporarychannel7158 Před 7 lety +4

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

    • @masteroogway8521
      @masteroogway8521 Před 7 lety +2

      That's the wrong people

    • @scotts6596
      @scotts6596 Před 7 lety +4

      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.

  • @raindancemaggie1337
    @raindancemaggie1337 Před 8 lety +33

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

    • @FightMediocrity
      @FightMediocrity  Před 8 lety +8

      raindancemaggie1337 Thanks so much for that! :)

    • @syedzameerahmed
      @syedzameerahmed Před 8 lety +3

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

    • @LifelongLearnerChannel
      @LifelongLearnerChannel Před 5 lety

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

  • @medicmandan2554
    @medicmandan2554 Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @YogiLab
    @YogiLab Před 3 lety

    Thank you for putting this online. So grateful!

  • @scottmain-reade1892
    @scottmain-reade1892 Před 7 lety +7

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

  • @TJIMC
    @TJIMC Před 7 lety +3

    Very Impressed with your skill. Thank you for today's motivation

  • @KevinStClair-ln5ir
    @KevinStClair-ln5ir Před 2 lety +2

    This is a fantastic video clip. Thank you for creating this. Such a powerful message.

  • @hills863
    @hills863 Před 3 lety

    I've read this book years ago, and this video refresh my memory about why this book is so good. Thank you so much!

  • @elgabenedicta
    @elgabenedicta Před 7 lety +4

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

  • @nanayaden8528
    @nanayaden8528 Před 6 lety +7

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

  • @joshrossj-ro8713
    @joshrossj-ro8713 Před 3 lety +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 !

  • @lianereinshagen4204
    @lianereinshagen4204 Před 3 lety

    I have watched several of your videos in a row... I want to go on and on... Thank you again. You are clear, non patronizing, to the point. What a treat. I really wish for you to receive as much as you give.

  • @NowOnAFM
    @NowOnAFM Před 7 lety +9

    What an inspiring video! Great job!

  • @eversunnyguy
    @eversunnyguy Před 3 lety

    Love this channel. Saves so much time for busy folks. After all, eventually we don't remember entire book but only the key concepts anyway.

  • @marcbarcelona1973
    @marcbarcelona1973 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm I am glad that I am watching this at 20. Great video and insightful advice I hope I can carry on!

  • @aneebamalik1102
    @aneebamalik1102 Před 7 lety +3

    That was immensely effective. Great work. Keep doing.

  • @kskskakkw
    @kskskakkw Před 4 lety +47

    "Complain= less effort"

  • @lopangtalhego3658
    @lopangtalhego3658 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @samanmohd7176
    @samanmohd7176 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much for your time and effort for creating this video. I really liked it!

  • @joebartley1783
    @joebartley1783 Před 9 lety +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  Před 8 lety +2

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

  • @nadsayyed1
    @nadsayyed1 Před 6 lety +3

    2)Be proactive - seeing yourself in the cascade say something to urself
    3)begin with the end in the mind -
    4)put first things first -
    5)think win win - for me to win u shouldn't want other to lose
    6)seek first to be understand then to be understood
    7)synergize - sharpen the saw

  • @narindersingh2279
    @narindersingh2279 Před 5 lety +1

    I appreciate your efforts , i have already read this book but the way you represented it is amazing and really understandable for the people.

  • @StefanTravis
    @StefanTravis Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +2

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

    • @ryanhawkos
      @ryanhawkos Před 8 lety +16

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

    • @StefanTravis
      @StefanTravis Před 8 lety +6

      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 Před 8 lety +1

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

    • @StefanTravis
      @StefanTravis Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @jumbledsunshinestudios
    @jumbledsunshinestudios Před 7 lety +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! :)

  • @alexmendoza9270
    @alexmendoza9270 Před 4 lety

    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.

  • @brandonflores1528
    @brandonflores1528 Před rokem

    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

  • @ellyemi4378
    @ellyemi4378 Před 7 lety +5

    thanks man! God bless you! :)

  • @Windowtintingqueen
    @Windowtintingqueen Před 6 lety +4

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

  • @suriyanaraja6076
    @suriyanaraja6076 Před 4 lety

    Its amazing how you explained everything in such short video and made us understand the points as well... ☺️

  • @rosebellanamango8691
    @rosebellanamango8691 Před 5 lety +1

    This is so awsomely summarised. Thank you.

  • @matijatgaming
    @matijatgaming Před 7 lety +24

    we watched this in school today

  • @johnkang6221
    @johnkang6221 Před 5 lety +1

    That was so amazing, thank you for the video

  • @dermee
    @dermee Před 5 lety

    i read the consept many years ago. but your explanation based on your own experience makes it easy to understand. especially, the "seek try to understand and then to be understand" thank you.

  • @BruceWayne-fs8ty
    @BruceWayne-fs8ty Před 7 lety +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!

  • @SamFun8
    @SamFun8 Před 7 lety +4

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

  • @yoOfelia
    @yoOfelia Před 4 lety

    Love, love, love the way you processed and interpreted the information on the book. Thank you!

    • @saiprasadpanda5288
      @saiprasadpanda5288 Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @JosephRegala
    @JosephRegala Před rokem

    I have read this book several times and it's always good to come back and revisit it. I enjoyed this animated summary. Thank you.

  • @cheyannedeopersaud2015
    @cheyannedeopersaud2015 Před 7 lety +7

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

  • @lindasmindpalace4852
    @lindasmindpalace4852 Před 7 lety +252

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

    • @lindasmindpalace4852
      @lindasmindpalace4852 Před 7 lety +1

      Such*

    • @premierecih
      @premierecih Před 7 lety +8

      become an optimist

    • @titoli1
      @titoli1 Před 7 lety +14

      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 Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +5

      Lindas Mindpalace Love the sarcasm lol

  • @marcoi.7829
    @marcoi.7829 Před 2 lety +1

    So very well done and summarized. Thank you!

  • @haileelawrence4524
    @haileelawrence4524 Před rokem

    I finished the book yesterday, and I have decided after finishing any book i summarize it and explain it as if someone is listening to me, this video was such a good recap.

  • @realloreal
    @realloreal Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +2

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

    • @taurus32_23
      @taurus32_23 Před 7 lety +1

      its a great book.

    • @ladypilliwick8179
      @ladypilliwick8179 Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +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...

  • @JansleyMusic
    @JansleyMusic Před 3 lety +17

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

    • @sleepsmartsmashstress740
      @sleepsmartsmashstress740 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      @@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.

  • @nafeesahfatimah249
    @nafeesahfatimah249 Před 2 lety

    I have half read this book. But this review is so concise yet explains it all! Good job!

  • @Mkaiii
    @Mkaiii Před 3 lety

    CZcams recommended this to me. All I have to say is hats off to you man. This is encouraging and informative content. I was fully immersed in it. You've got yourself a new subscriber 🤝🏽

  • @dnlring
    @dnlring Před 7 lety +3

    I began looking into this expecting some kind of unusual tips or counterintuitive ideas. Instead, these 7 habits are some of the most basic, common-sense things one can do to really be effective. I don't think I've been doing any of them. I feel dumb right now because of how obvious these are.
    Thank you.

  • @omto.m
    @omto.m Před 4 lety +97

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

    • @845world
      @845world Před 4 lety

      OMTO me too! How are you finding it?

    • @omto.m
      @omto.m Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @trialtaker
      @trialtaker Před 3 lety

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

    • @trialtaker
      @trialtaker Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      @@trialtaker totally agree with you

  • @bryanrobison1325
    @bryanrobison1325 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for all the hard work you put in to your Channel, I really appreciate it.

  • @user-vm8bf1ru8g
    @user-vm8bf1ru8g Před 3 měsíci +1

    love this video helped me in school for HPA

  • @siil3nt65
    @siil3nt65 Před 3 lety +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

  • @paulhaitaian3228
    @paulhaitaian3228 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety

      You spell red as read. Red is a colour.

    • @saiprasadpanda5288
      @saiprasadpanda5288 Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @tobiasrekker5376
    @tobiasrekker5376 Před 2 měsíci

    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

  • @sugarwaves7506
    @sugarwaves7506 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @hellothere848
    @hellothere848 Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem +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 Před rokem

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

  • @SergioRugerio
    @SergioRugerio Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety

      Sergio Rugerio yes I miss his videos

    • @Isignedup4this
      @Isignedup4this Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety

      Mia yeah his videos are amazing ,they still helps me

    • @voltarbear
      @voltarbear Před 5 lety

      @@cmauro7912 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 Před 5 lety +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

  • @DiamondRank1
    @DiamondRank1 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this brief, smart and beneficial video. It's indubitably applicable in my life. I'm 29 now but I felt like I'm not effective in everything that I do because I always tend to complain and to overthink negatively. Hope that you could make more of this :)

  • @fischergreen4134
    @fischergreen4134 Před 2 měsíci

    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 🙏

  • @lakendralandon7239
    @lakendralandon7239 Před 7 lety +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.

  • @walterm5787
    @walterm5787 Před 5 lety +3

    Just found this from LinkedIn. Subscribed.

  • @ignaciomayenthegoldenrule9618

    Awesome! Great examples.