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I really enjoy this challenging books so far. However, I'm challenged by the first habit; Be Proactive. I can't find the definitions to what the 4 freedoms even mean. I can guess but I would like clarification. Any help would be appreciated. It's the 4 areas in between stimulus and response. Thank you,

Emeka This was discovered by Victor Frankl during the period of his torture by his Nazi captors where he could observe himself in that very involvement.
Betw…moreThis was discovered by Victor Frankl during the period of his torture by his Nazi captors where he could observe himself in that very involvement.
Between stimulus and response, man has the FREEDOM TO CHOOSE Within the freedom to choose are those endowments that make us uniquely human.
-Self-awareness
-Imagination
-Conscience
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In public victory chapter: Apoligizing Sincerely When You Make a Withdrawal. "I embarrased you in front of your friends and I had no call to do that. Even though I wanted to make a point, I never should have done it. I apologize." Is this something it's ok to apologize for?

Petter Jenssen Let me see mr leftbrainer: *"Apologizing"…moreLet me see mr leftbrainer: *"Apologizing"(less)

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I need to read a book which can some of my bad habits? can u introduce me one???

Kurt One of the best books for understanding how to change, which is really what we want to do when giving up habits, is 'Changing for Good' https://www.go …moreOne of the best books for understanding how to change, which is really what we want to do when giving up habits, is 'Changing for Good' https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4.... The author presents his research concerning how people change and helps the reader identify where she is on the path of change. There is so much more to the book but it is helpful.

Changing for Good, along with the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People would be great resources for evaluating yourself and starting a path of change. If you approach the 7 Habits book with a sincere desire to look inward and ask yourself hard questions about your character, who you really are, how do you treat people, and who you want to become, it will be a valuable roadmap for creating qualitative change in your life.

Keep in mind, no book can change you. A book can give wisdom, guidance, facts, philosophy, and even strategy for change. The real power in any book is in what you, the reader, do with it. Lives only change because we take action and make the change happen.(less)

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how can we read books on this site? please I am new to this

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7 habits stretch over 372pages? It's 372pages! Will I get bored?

Anup Kandalkar Hi Druc,
If you don't want to go though overall pages of book then you should be read summary of this book on https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/habits....…moreHi Druc,
If you don't want to go though overall pages of book then you should be read summary of this book on https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/habits....
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