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Moving Forward With a Driving Passion Through the 7 Habits


“7 Habits of Highly Effective People” was one of the most meaningful and life-changing topics for me so far in this course. As someone who is working full time in banking, studying in university, and dreaming of running a small business in the future, I often feel pulled in many directions. But these habits helped me slow down and reflect on what kind of person I truly want to become.

Among the seven habits, the one that touched me the most was Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind. It reminded me to pause and ask myself, “What is the purpose of all this effort? Where am I going?” I don’t want to just be busy. I want to be intentional. I want to build a meaningful life that connects my career, my learning, and my values. I dream one day to open a community learning center that offers short-skill courses and a small coffee library where people can relax, read, learn, and even get free drinking water. This habit taught me to start building that dream now—not just in my mind, but step by step through my current actions and choices.

Another habit that helped me a lot is Habit 1: Be Proactive. In the past, I often reacted emotionally when things got stressful. But now I realize that I have the power to choose my response. Even when I feel tired or behind in my schoolwork because of my job, I can choose to stay hopeful, to plan better, and to focus on progress, not perfection. This mindset is helping me not only in school but also in how I support my team at work and how I solve problems under pressure.

I also deeply connected with the idea of private victory before public victory. If I don’t manage myself well, how can I expect to lead others or build something valuable? That lesson reminded me that leadership starts from within. Even small decisions like waking up early to study, or staying calm when things go wrong at work, are signs that I am working toward a personal victory.

From this week’s reading, I also loved the quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the nature of the task has changed, but our ability to do has increased.” This gives me hope. I may not be perfect now, and I may not be where I want to be yet—but with consistent effort and strong habits, I will grow into the person I dream of becoming.

Looking forward, I am excited to keep applying these habits more intentionally in my daily life. I want to write my personal mission statement and use it to guide my decisions. I want to be the kind of leader who helps others grow, not just in work, but in life. And most of all, I want to keep learning and becoming a person of value—not only for myself but for my community.

This week’s lesson gave me a deeper passion and purpose. It reminded me that real success is not about speed or luck—it’s about becoming. And I am becoming

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