THE 8TH HABIT BY STEPHEN COVEY | ANIMATED BOOK SUMMARY
Summary
TLDRThe script critiques the 'rat-race' lifestyle, highlighting Stephen Covey's concept of the 8th habit: finding one's voice to inspire others. It discusses the suppression of the 4 intelligences (physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual) in the current economic system and the rise in depression and suicide. Covey's 5 cancerous behaviors are identified as hindrances to greatness. The speaker encourages finding alternative income sources and utilizing innate gifts like the freedom to choose, natural principles, and the 4 intelligences to discover one's voice and achieve success, akin to modern masters like Gary Vaynerchuk and Tim Ferriss.
Takeaways
- 📚 Stephen Covey has written an 'upgrade book' to '7 Habits of Highly Successful People', introducing an additional habit: inspiring others to find their voice.
- 🧘 Covey discusses the suppression of the '4 intelligences' (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual) under the current economic system, which may contribute to increased depression and suicide rates.
- 🤔 The script questions the acknowledgment of hard work and the value placed on interns versus experienced workers, highlighting a perceived disparity in workplace appreciation.
- 💼 The 'rat-race' and traditional jobs are criticized for fostering 'cancerous behaviors' such as criticism, complaining, comparing, competing, and contending, which can negatively impact mental health.
- 💡 The importance of establishing multiple income sources and building assets is emphasized to mitigate the risks associated with relying solely on traditional employment.
- 🆓 The freedom to choose one's profession and path in life is presented as a gift, highlighting the contrast with historical limitations based on social status.
- 🌱 The script mentions 'natural principles' like fairness, kindness, respect, honesty, and integrity as inherent human qualities that guide our decision-making.
- 🧠 The development of mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual energies is suggested as a means to express one's voice and achieve greatness.
- 🗣️ 'Story-Telling' is identified as a crucial skill for various forms of human interaction, including dating, selling, and job interviews.
- 🤝 Inspiring others to find their voice is portrayed as a noble and selfless act, aligning with the philosophies of modern-day masters like Gary Vaynerchuk, Tim Ferriss, and Seth Godin.
- 🔔 The video ends with a call to action for viewers to subscribe for an upcoming review on 'The Power of Habit' by Charles Duhigg, indicating a continuation of the discussion on personal development.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the video script discussing Stephen Covey's work?
-The main theme of the video script is the exploration of Stephen Covey's concept of an additional habit, number 8, which is about finding one's voice and inspiring others to find theirs, in the context of the modern work environment.
What are the 4 intelligences that Stephen Covey refers to in the script?
-The 4 intelligences Covey refers to are Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual, which are discussed in the context of being suppressed under the current economic system.
How does the script describe the average employee's experience in the office?
-The script describes the average employee's experience as being confined to a physical space, engaged in routine tasks, and often facing unappreciated efforts and lack of acknowledgment for problem-solving.
What is the significance of the phrase 'rat-race' in the context of the script?
-The phrase 'rat-race' signifies the competitive, often stressful, and monotonous nature of the modern work environment that the script is critiquing.
What are the '5 Cancerous Behaviors' that Stephen Covey lists in the script?
-The '5 Cancerous Behaviors' listed by Covey are Criticism, Complaining, Comparing, Competing, and Contending, which are behaviors that inhibit personal growth and happiness in the workplace.
How does the script relate the concept of 'income sources' and 'assets' to personal well-being?
-The script suggests that establishing multiple income sources and building or acquiring assets can provide a safety net against the instability and dissatisfaction that may arise from relying solely on traditional employment.
What are the three gifts mentioned in the script that everyone is born with?
-The three gifts mentioned are the freedom to choose, natural principles like Fairness, Kindness, Respect, Honesty, Integrity, Service, and Contribution, and the four intelligences.
How does the script connect the concept of 'Story-Telling' to personal development?
-The script connects 'Story-Telling' to personal development by suggesting that it is a vital skill for expressing one's voice and inspiring others, which can be applied in various human interactions such as dating, selling, or job interviews.
What is the script's view on the importance of finding one's voice in the context of personal and professional life?
-The script views finding one's voice as crucial for personal and professional growth, as it allows individuals to express themselves authentically and inspire others to do the same, contributing to a more fulfilling life.
How does the script suggest we can develop our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual energies?
-The script suggests developing mental energy into a vision, physical energy into discipline, emotional energy into passion, and spiritual energy into conscience, which are all part of expressing one's voice effectively.
What is the script's final recommendation for viewers interested in further exploration of habits and personal development?
-The script recommends viewers to subscribe for an upcoming review on 'The Power of Habit' by Charles Duhigg for further insights into habits and personal development.
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