Milby Mentor Program 2011

 In the next meetings, we will be discussing the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Habit 1 : Be proactive Habit 2 : Begin with the end in mind Habit 3 : Put first things first Habit 4 : Think win-win Habit 5 : Seek first to understand, then to be understood Habit 6 : Synergize Habit 7 : Sharpen the saw

 The 7 habits can help you: 1. Get control of your life 2. Improve your relationships 3. Increase your self confidence 4. Be happy!

 What exactly are habits?

 It is important to understand basic ideas first. In this session, we will talk about paradigms and principles. We will talk about the habits of effective teens in the next meeting.

“There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in their home.” Kenneth Olsen, President and founder of Digital Equipment Corp, in 1977 “ [Television] won’t be able to hold on to any market it captures after the first six months. People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.” Darryl F. Zanuck, Head of 20 th Century Fox, in 1946

What happened? How did it affect you? Why are paradigm shifts important?

Principle A fundamental truth that is timeless

How do you know these are principles?  Honesty  Integrity  Respect

 “Proactive people” activity The next slide will show examples of proactive and reactive language. Determine which phrases are which.

“If only…” “It’s not my fault” “Who does he think he is anyway?” “That’s unfair!” “I didn’t see it that way; thanks for letting me know.” “It’s none of your business.” “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that.”

 Think about the phrases you just read in the previous slide. During the next 2 weeks, make a conscious effort to see which kind of language you use most of the time.  We will discuss these when we see each other on ______.