In this episode, Kevin “Duke” Reed continues his summer reading conversation by unpacking 2 more principles from one of his favorite books, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” Duke explains why it’s so important to start with the end in mind — while staying open to pivots along the way — and he talks about what it means to keep the first things first. Make sure to catch up on Part 1 of this conversation if you haven’t already!

Episode Recap:

• In this episode, the Duke continues his discussion of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (0:58)
• What does it mean to begin with the end in mind? (1:34)
• Before you start climbing the ladder, make sure it’s in the right spot (5:18)
• Know where you’re going, but stay willing to make tweaks as you go (7:26)
• How do you keep the first things first? (10:10)

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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Kevin “Duke” Reed has always loved summer reading, and in this episode, he’s looking back on some of his favorites — from “The Count of Monte Cristo” in his youth to Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” Duke breaks down the concept of paradigm shifts that can help us stay open minded (without compromising on our core principles), and then discusses the first of Covey’s seven habits. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss Part 2 of this conversation!

Episode Recap:

• In this episode, we’re talking about the summer so far, book recommendations, and more (0:57)
• Can you tell us about your early days as a reader? (3:12)
• What have you learned from Stephen Covey’s 7 habits? (7:56)
• Why are paradigm shifts so important? (19:19)
• How can you hold your principles while still remaining open minded? (25:10)
• What have you learned recently about being proactive? (27:48)
• How can someone pivot proactively instead of reactively? (36:52)
• What does it look like to live from your true self? (46:19)

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Duke’s Summer Reading Recommendations:

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• The Infinite Game
• Life is 10% What Happens to You and 90% How You React

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Life will not always be easy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience fulfillment even in challenging times. In this episode, Kevin “Duke” Reed continues a conversation with his business coach Carrie Cahill about what it looks like to choose fulfillment over busyness. He shares a story from a pivotal moment in his career when he decided to “go bigger” and opt into a new vision, and he explains why excellence is so important for living a fulfilling life.

Episode Recap:

• Today Kevin is talking with his business coach Carrie Cahill (1:44)
• Don’t let busyness keep you from fulfillment (2:02)
• In order to experience fulfillment, you need a vision that’s bigger than yourself (5:26)
• If you want to go bigger, you need to prioritize excellence (12:14)
• When navigating rough waters, surround yourself with other good sailors (13:19)
• Meaning comes from really loving something (18:41)

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