- Which idea(s) stood out to you the most in this chapter? Why?
- Which idea(s) were you most able to relate to? Why?
- Which idea(s) did you disagree with? Why?
- Was there anything from the reading that made you think of something from your own life? Share it!
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Habit 6 Reflection
Use this space to reflect and respond to the Habit 6 chapter. Remember, some things to think about to get you started might be:
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As I read Habit 6 (Synergise) a few things stood out to me. I really liked how it had that fruit test on page 187 and 188. I was a grape and for the most part I agree with that fruit profile. I think I am a people person and I enjoy being creative, working in groups. I also really agreed with everything in this chapter, things I have read in this chapter are things I kind of already knew or have learned.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing in this chapter that stood out to me was "celebrating diversity". I so up for this. I think it's cool that people are different and we all have our likes and dislikes and that's what makes up unique. While I was living in Iowa I had a great opportunity to be communicate and befriend people of different ethnicity and beliefs. There were people of all kinds of nationalities there, there were Hispanics, Asians, African American people. It was like a huge culture shock when I was like 8. Coming from Pierce and moving there. I made a lot of great friends and got to know a lot about their lifestyles. It was definitely an opportunity I would never take back. I am a firm believer that no matter where you come from and what color you are or what language you speak you can be successful if you really want to.
Yes Alyson, I would have to agree, you are a people person. You are also very creative!!! :)
Deletei agree with you and you are definitely a people person and thats a good thing though
Deleteyou are defiantly an outgoing people person.
DeleteOne idea that really stood out to me, is being a minority of one. I am Bodily- Kinesthetic. The reason I chose that one is because I like to work with my hands. For my job, I'm always working with my hands. Whether it's with a patient/ resident, or with another co- worker. I like to synergize when I work. I believe that working as a team works well for my job. especially when you are busy, it's nice that someone will just come along and help, even if you don't ask them to.
ReplyDeleteAlthough synergizing is good, sometimes working alone can be just as good. The reason for this is, sometimes working alone is just the better option. Say you have a bad group of people working with you. I think it's just better to work alone, so you can get the job done the way you want it. It's good to have the help, but the person helping you may just stand there and watch you do the work. So then what would be the purpose of their help?? At work a while back, one of the aides didn't like be. Still doesn't to tell the truth. Since the feelings were mutual, I just ignored her, if she asked a question, I would answer, but make it short and sweet. She didn't like the way I was treating her, so she turned me in for using the lifts. Although I've used them ever since I've started, (1.5 years ago.) I am still underage, but no one has a problem with me using them except for her. The others know I know haw to use them, so they trust me.
its better to work alone at your own leisure and get the job done right instead of just fighting with your co-workers.
DeleteI like that you didn't completely ignore that girl. I also agree with you when you say working alone can be good.
Deletesomething that i saw in habit 6 was the fruit test on page 187 and 188. i noticed i was a grape and i agree with the fruit profile thing. i am more of a people person and would rather work with people in groups because it can be easier to get things accomplished.
ReplyDeletei agreed also with the celebrating diversity. everybody is different because we all like and dislike different things and everybody should be proud of that. a lot of people judge other people because they are different or something but they cant help it that they are who they are and they should just enjoy it instead of making fun of them because they could be different to that person.
i agree with the whole working with people to get stuff accomplished
Deletei agree working with each other instead of independent makes things so much easier.
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ReplyDeleteSomething that stood out to me in habit 6 was the fruit test on page 187 and 188 i took the test and realized that i was an orange everything that was in the column described me such as creating, adventurous, problem solver and also a risk-taking. i feel like i am mostly a risk-taker because i just go for it i really don't think i just do it i feel if you get hurt you get hurt it will only hurt for a little bit and you will eventually get over it.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with the celebrating diversity. everyone is different not one of us is alike on this planet we may have similar traits but different personality's just because one is different doesn't mean you have to disown them that's just making you look like a bad person they cant help that they are different that is how they were created and meant to be because out there somewhere people are judging the same things about you picking little things out about you that make you weird or stupid so in the end we should all just enjoy each others presence.
I agree with everyone above me, the fruit test was pretty neat. I found out that i am a banana but i thought i would be a melon. I like to work independent, but at the same time i can trust that others will get there things done. I plan the day, week, and sometimes the month. I look at the facks of anything, like a problem or solution or just for fun.
ReplyDeleteI also liked on pages 195-201 the "Getting to Synergy Action Plan". I like how it lists the steps and tells you what you need to do. I like how you can see both sides of the story and then the "HIGH WAY" solution.
its good to plan
DeleteOne thing that stood out to me in Habit 6 was bird example. He did a very good job explaining synergy by using this. It really makes you think about it. I thought it as if you were working at your job and you were tired, and someone came over to help you and take over for a little bit. It just pretty much told me that you aren't going to be able to do everything by yourself. Ask for help, and ask for encouragement.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing that I liked from this habit was the mouse/man picture. When he says that we see differently I couldn't agree more. I see things differently then my mom, and my friends. I liked the picture because it really made me think. It is weird to think that one person can see something totally different than me. I find it hard to communicate with people knowing they see completely different. It can be a challenge but sometimes you have to just go with it and hear what they have to say.
What stood out to me the most in this habit is how people can get more work done with someone helping them. Instead of working by themselves on a project. I can relate to sometimes being a person who likes to work alone and not work with people that much.
ReplyDeleteI time when I didn't use synergy was when I was working on a class project and I was stuck on figuring out how to work out a scenario the teacher gave us. I then thought that I should probably have a partner, but then I thought better of it and just continued on with the project. What I should have done was instead of passing on having a partner. I should have asked for one and I would have done a better job on the project.
One thing that stood out to me in this habit were the profiles. i found myself to be a tolerator. i like to keep to myself. i am quiet most of the times.
ReplyDeleteAfter doing to the fruit test i was a melon. I like finding solutions and analyzing ideas. i would rather work independently than work in a group. i also have trouble working in groups
I think the fruit test was pretty interesting. I found that i am a grape and reading through the overview of grapes just about everything matches my personality. Like for natural abilities two that match the best were being sensitive and being flexible. I am a sensitive person all together im just going to come right out and say that. Sometimes it tends to get me into trouble but for the most part its a good thing. For being flexible i am a relatively flexible person as well especially with my schedule and attitude. I can deal with small changes to a schedule or something, its the big changes like loosing someone your close to that i have a problem with. It also says grapes learn best when they communicate, i can also relate to that because thats how i learn by asking questions if i have them and understanding the further details. Also the noncompetitive part, to me life is not about competition its about doing the best you can without worrying about not being as good as someone else. The last thing would be that a trouble grapes have it focusing on one thing at a time. That is a huge problem for me, i tend to think about everything including the things i have no control over and i over think them. If there is multiple things i have to do i focus on them all at once not take it one step at a time.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing about habit 5 was the synergy action plan, specifically the "Their Way" part. I am a good listener especially with one on one conversations. I have always been the type of person that thinks of others before i think of myself. So thats considering their way before considering my way. Seek to understand what the other person is trying to say. You have alot better understanding of situations.
One of the out to me the most is were Sean Covey talked about how the birds formed a V formation and that explains what synergy is for example he talked about how they can fly in the wind together and that if one of them gets sick a couple of them will go behind and follow it and if it dies the other two will regroup and join another group so i found that part kind of interesting.
ReplyDeletesome ideas that i disagreed on were the celebrating differences i disagreed on this because when he talks about one fish two fish red fish blue fish that story don't make much sense and that is what i disagree on
One thing that stood out to me was the fruit challenge. I say this because i found my self to be most like a orange.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the Tolerating differences. I say this because I would rather have every one mind there own. If you stay out of my buisness i will stay out of yours. This way no one is getting in trouble and less drama this way.