7 Habits for Faithful Living: A Christian's Guide to Covey's Principles_4

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Each beautifully designed, infographic-rich deck unpacks one of Covey's renowned habits, complementing his principles with relevant Biblical teachings and verses. This series is perfect for:

Book club discussions
Personal growth and self-reflection
Youth discipleship programs
Bible study groups
Friendship evangelism

Our decks cover:

Introduction to the 7 Habits
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

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Clear, concise summaries of Covey's concepts
Modern, engaging infographics
Relevant Bible verses that reinforce each principle
Christian perspectives on applying the habits
Practical tips for implementing these ideas in daily life

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1. #4: Think Win-Win
“We have committed the Golden Rule to
memory; let us now commit it to life”
~ Edwin Markham
Graphics and Artwork from various sources, including:
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.
Slides by EY

3. Paradigm of
Interdependence
Private Victory precedes
Public Victory
•Self-Mastery and Self-
Discipline are the
foundation of good
relationships with others
“It is more noble to give
yourself completely to one
individual, than to labour
diligently for the salvation of
the masses.”
~ Dag Hammarskjold

4. Emotional
Bank Account

5. 1. Understanding
the Individual
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

6. 2. Attending to
little things
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

7. 3. Keeping
commitments
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

8. 4. Clarifying
expectations
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

9. 5. Showing
personal integrity
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

10. 6. The laws of
love and life
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

11. Habit #4: Think Win-
Win
1.Win-Win: A Philosophy of Mutual BenefitThe Power of
Independent Will: Aligning Our Desires with Our Values
2.The Abundance Mentality: There is Plenty Out There for
Everyone
3.Win-Win or No Deal: Preserving Relationships
4.Five Dimensions of Win-Win: Building a Culture of
Cooperation
5.Win-Win Processes: Achieving Mutual Benefit through
Collaboration

12. Categorise
“If I'm better than my brother,
my parents will love me more.”
“You can have the last slice of
pizza; I don't mind going
hungry tonight.”
“Such a nice car – I’ll scratch
it”
"The only thing that matters is
that I win this competition,
regardless ...”
"For our group project, why
don't we assign tasks
according to our individual
strengths, ensuring everyone
feels valued and the project
excels?"
"We'll negotiate a fair price that
works for both of us, or I'm
prepared to walk away from
this deal.”
”There’s only 1 slot for
promotion and I need to
outperform my coworkers”
“I’ll need to get to the top;
others can look after
themselves”
“If I can't have the promotion,
I'll make sure nobody else gets
it by sabotaging the entire
project.”
"I'll withdraw my proposal and
support yours instead, just to
keep the peace in our team
meeting."
"I'm open to discussing our
differing interpretations of this
scripture passage, but if we
can't reach a loving
understanding, we should
agree to disagree rather than
let it divide us.”
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

13. 1. Win-Win: A Philosophy
of Mutual Benefit
•“Win-win is a frame of mind and heart that
constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human
interactions.”
•Win-win is not a technique, but a total philosophy
based on the paradigm that there is plenty for
everyone. It seeks mutually beneficial solutions
where all parties feel good about the decision and
feel committed to the action plan.
•This reflects the heart of Jesus, who calls us to love
our neighbor as ourselves, seeking the good of
others and promoting unity and harmony.
•“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.
Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
not looking to your own interests but each of you to
the interests of the others.” (Philippians 2:3-4)

14. 2. Abundance Mentality:
There is Plenty Out There
for Everyone
•“The Abundance Mentality, on the other hand, flows out
of a deep inner sense of personal worth and security. It
is the paradigm that there is plenty out there and enough
to spare for everybody.”
•An abundance mentality believes in possibilities,
options, and creativity. It fosters sharing, collaboration,
and genuine joy for the successes of others.
•God’s grace and blessings are abundant. We can trust in
His provision and generosity, releasing us from scarcity
thinking and enabling us to freely give and share.
•“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all
things at all times, having all that you need, you will
abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8)

15. 3. Win-Win or No Deal:
Preserving Relationships
•“No deal basically means that if we can’t find a solution that
would benefit us both, we agree to disagree agreeably – no
deal.”
•Sometimes, despite our best efforts, a win-win solution cannot
be reached. In those cases, it is better to walk away with no
deal than to compromise principles or damage the
relationship.
•We are called to be peacemakers, but not at the expense of
truth or integrity. Sometimes, walking away is the most loving
and wise course of action.
•“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with
everyone.” (Romans 12:18)

16. 4. Five Dimensions of Win-
Win: Building a Culture of
Cooperation
•“Win-Win Agreements cover a wide scope of interdependent
interaction...They create an effective way to clarify and manage
expectations between people involved in any interdependent
endeavor.”
•Win-win is built on a foundation of character (integrity,
maturity, abundance mentality), strong relationships, clear
agreements, and supportive systems and processes.
•We can apply these dimensions to build healthy and Christ-
centered relationships in our families, workplaces, churches,
and communities.
•“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace
and to mutual edification.” (Romans 14:19)

17. 5. Win-Win Processes: Achieving
Mutual Benefit through
Collaboration
•“In my own work with various people and organizations
seeking win-win solutions, I suggest that they become
involved in the following four-step process.” >>
•Win-win is achieved through collaborative processes
that involve empathy, understanding, creativity, and a
commitment to finding solutions that benefit everyone.
•We can apply these principles to resolve conflicts, build
consensus, and make decisions in a way that reflects
the love, humility, and wisdom of Christ.
•“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as
members of one body you were called to peace. And be
thankful.” (Colossians 3:15)
4 Steps to a Win-Win
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

18. Habit #4: Think Win-
Win
1.Win-Win: A Philosophy of Mutual BenefitThe Power of
Independent Will: Aligning Our Desires with Our Values
2.The Abundance Mentality: There is Plenty Out There for
Everyone
3.Win-Win or No Deal: Preserving Relationships
4.Five Dimensions of Win-Win: Building a Culture of
Cooperation
5.Win-Win Processes: Achieving Mutual Benefit through
Collaboration
Habit #4 challenges us to approach our relationships and interactions with a spirit of generosity,
cooperation, and mutual benefit, reflecting the love and grace of God in all that we do.

19. Applications &
Final Thoughts
Next Session
Habit #5: Seek First to Understand,
then to be Understood