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There’s this concept I find very valuable (again from the same book, "7 Habits of Highly Effective People"), and it's called "P/PC," which stands for "Production" and "Production Capability." Let me break it down for you in my own words:   Production (P): This is the result or output of our efforts. It's what we get when we work on something. For example, if we have a garden, the vegetables we grow in it are the production.   Production Capability (PC): This is like the health and quality of the garden itself. It's the ability to produce more vegetables in the future. So, if we take good care of the soil, water it, and keep it healthy, our garden will have a strong production capability. Now, balancing P/PC means not just focusing on the immediate result (the vegetables) but also taking care of what allows us to produce more in the long run (the healthy garden).   Here's how we can use this concept in our life: Ex...

In the book "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey, proactivity and positive thinking are two distinct concepts. Proactivity means taking charge of your actions and choices. It's about being in control of your life and not letting external circumstances or other people determine how you respond to situations. Proactive people understand that they can choose their responses and take responsibility for their decisions. On the other hand, positive thinking is about maintaining a hopeful and optimistic outlook. It's about looking for the good in situations and believing that things can improve. While positivity is essential, it's not enough on its own. Proactivity goes a step further by encouraging you to take action and make positive changes in your life.  The concept of "R" and "I" stands for Resourcefulness and Initiative. Resourcefulness means finding creative solutions to challenges and making the most of the resources avail...