1) Be proactive – take an initiative

2) Begin with the end in mind – means focus on what you want to accomplish.

To explain this more , just imagine yourself sitting in your funeral and listening to the people
present there. If you like what they are saying, its ok otherwise you need to introspect.

3) Put first things first – prioritize your things.

4) Think win win – winning matters for both the parties
5) Seek first to understand then to be understood
6) Synergize –
7) Sharpen the saw – take time to sharpen your skills and tools and then attack .