How to Use Effective Habits in the Elimination of Poverty
- Using the 7 Habits of Highly Effective people, especially putting "First Things First" as a method propelling society toward the common goal.
- Applying questions from the 3rd Habit and apply these to the mess of poverty.
- “What one thing could you do (that you aren't doing now), that if you did on a regular basis, would make a tremendous positive difference in your personal life?” -Stephen Covey, or in this case, to make a tremendous positive difference in the lives of others.
Covey's 3rd Habit Makes Poverty Our Priority
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Covey's 3rd Habit is about prioritizing. Emphasizing on what is valuable, special and of considerable prominence. The poor should be our 1st priority as a society. The best way to eliminate poverty is through education and closing the achievement gap. As individuals we have chosen to focus our time on cleaning up the mess most important to us, poverty. Team 2 values the health, well-being and dignity of all human life. Although poverty is a global issue, it is also prevalent here in Las Vegas. It affects all races, ages and gender. Caring about others ability to thrive successfully is our greatest concern.
Covey's 3rd Habit is about prioritizing. Emphasizing on what is valuable, special and of considerable prominence. The poor should be our 1st priority as a society. The best way to eliminate poverty is through education and closing the achievement gap. As individuals we have chosen to focus our time on cleaning up the mess most important to us, poverty. Team 2 values the health, well-being and dignity of all human life. Although poverty is a global issue, it is also prevalent here in Las Vegas. It affects all races, ages and gender. Caring about others ability to thrive successfully is our greatest concern.
Did you know?
According to City-Data.com 20% of Las Vegas residents are living in poverty. A recent report by the Census Bureau indicated that there are 15.6 million children living in poverty in the United States.