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| Date | 1 mo | 3 mo | 6 mo | 1 yr | 2 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 7 yr | 10 yr | 20 yr | 30 yr |
| 10/28/22 | 3.75 | 4.18 | 4.51 | 4.55 | 4.41 | 4.38 | 4.19 | 4.10 | 4.02 | 4.38 | 4.15 |
| 10/31/22 | 3.73 | 4.22 | 4.57 | 4.66 | 4.51 | 5.45 | 4.27 | 4.18 | 4.10 | 4.44 | 4.22 |
| 11/01/22 | 3.72 | 4.23 | 4.58 | 4.75 | 4.54 | 4.48 | 4.27 | 4.18 | 4.07 | 4.37 | 4.14 |
| 11/02/22 | 3.70 | 4.22 | 4.57 | 4.76 | 4.61 | 4.54 | 4.30 | 4.20 | 4.10 | 4.41 | 4.15 |
| 11/03/22 | 3.75 | 4.25 | 4.57 | 4.78 | 4.71 | 4.63 | 4.36 | 4.26 | 4.14 | 4.42 | 4.18 |
Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, as of 11/03/2022
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
I am sharing a recent edition of The Sunday Snippet by John Stevensen, which highlights Stephen Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It has been 32 years since this book was released, and is still relevant for our professional and personal lives……
The fundamentals never go out of style.
And the need to remind ourselves of the fundamentals of effective leadership has never been greater.
Stephen R. Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" was named the No. 1 most influential business book of the 20th century, selling more than 40 million copies in 50-plus languages.
It's because the seven habits are based on timeless principles that are universally accepted. Covey didn't invent them, but he codified them into a framework for living and working that has helped millions be more productive and successful in all facets of their lives. Here they are for reminding and recommitment:
Habit 1: Be proactive.
People are responsible for their own choices and have the freedom to choose in accord th their principles and values rather than moods or conditions. They develop their four unique human gifts -- self-awareness, conscience, imagination, and independent will -- and take an inside-out approach to change. They choose not to be victims, to be reactive, or to blame others.
Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind.
Highly effective people shape their own future by creating a mental vision and purpose for their life, week, day, and any project, large or small. They don't just live day to day without a clear purpose in mind.
Habit 3: Put first things first.
Highly effective people make decisions with a clear sense of what's most important. They organize and execute around their most important priorities, as may be expressed in their personal, family, and organizational mission statements. They're driven by purpose, not by agendas and forces surrounding them.
Habit 4: Think win-win.
Highly effective people think in terms of mutual benefit. They foster support and mutual respect. They think interdependently -- "we," not "me" -- and develop win-win agreements. They don't think selfishly (win-lose) or like a martyr (lose-win).
Habit 5: Seek first to understand, and then to be understood.
Seek first to listen with the intent to understand the thoughts and feelings of others, and then seek to effectively communicate your own thoughts and feelings. Through understanding, highly effective people build deep relationships of trust and love, give helpful feedback, don't withhold feedback, and won't seek first to be understood.
Habit 6: Synergize.
Highly effective people focus on their strengths and celebrate and thrive on the strengths of others, so by respecting and valuing others' differences, the whole becomes greater than the sum of the parts. They develop third-alternative solutions to problems with others that are better than what one person would, alone.
Habit 7: Sharpen the saw.
Highly effective people increase their effectiveness by renewing themselves regularly in four areas: body (physical), mind (mental), heart (social/emotional), and spirit (spiritual--service, meaning, and contribution).
Though the book may be 32 plus years old, its ultimate benefit is still the same: a structured process for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity.
Have a great week.
Sincerely,
John Stevenson
P.S. Thank you for reading the Snippet. I'm always looking for good ideas to feature so drop me a note if you see something interesting. And feel free to share the Snippet with colleagues, friends and family. They can sign up here. I welcome all comments and I answer them all so send what's on your mind!
The fundamentals never go out of style.
And the need to remind ourselves of the fundamentals of effective leadership has never been greater.
Stephen R. Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" was named the No. 1 most influential business book of the 20th century, selling more than 40 million copies in 50-plus languages.
It's because the seven habits are based on timeless principles that are universally accepted. Covey didn't invent them, but he codified them into a framework for living and working that has helped millions be more productive and successful in all facets of their lives. Here they are for reminding and recommitment:
Habit 1: Be proactive.
People are responsible for their own choices and have the freedom to choose in accord th their principles and values rather than moods or conditions. They develop their four unique human gifts -- self-awareness, conscience, imagination, and independent will -- and take an inside-out approach to change. They choose not to be victims, to be reactive, or to blame others.
Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind.
Highly effective people shape their own future by creating a mental vision and purpose for their life, week, day, and any project, large or small. They don't just live day to day without a clear purpose in mind.
Habit 3: Put first things first.
Highly effective people make decisions with a clear sense of what's most important. They organize and execute around their most important priorities, as may be expressed in their personal, family, and organizational mission statements. They're driven by purpose, not by agendas and forces surrounding them.
Habit 4: Think win-win.
Highly effective people think in terms of mutual benefit. They foster support and mutual respect. They think interdependently -- "we," not "me" -- and develop win-win agreements. They don't think selfishly (win-lose) or like a martyr (lose-win).
Habit 5: Seek first to understand, and then to be understood.
Seek first to listen with the intent to understand the thoughts and feelings of others, and then seek to effectively communicate your own thoughts and feelings. Through understanding, highly effective people build deep relationships of trust and love, give helpful feedback, don't withhold feedback, and won't seek first to be understood.
Habit 6: Synergize.
Highly effective people focus on their strengths and celebrate and thrive on the strengths of others, so by respecting and valuing others' differences, the whole becomes greater than the sum of the parts. They develop third-alternative solutions to problems with others that are better than what one person would, alone.
Habit 7: Sharpen the saw.
Highly effective people increase their effectiveness by renewing themselves regularly in four areas: body (physical), mind (mental), heart (social/emotional), and spirit (spiritual--service, meaning, and contribution).
Though the book may be 32 plus years old, its ultimate benefit is still the same: a structured process for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity.
Have a great week.
Sincerely,
John Stevenson
P.S. Thank you for reading the Snippet. I'm always looking for good ideas to feature so drop me a note if you see something interesting. And feel free to share the Snippet with colleagues, friends and family. They can sign up here. I welcome all comments and I answer them all so send what's on your mind!
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