week 6

This was a great week of learning. I really enjoyed the reading materials this week. The “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Steven R Covey was very insightful. I haven’t  actually read the whole book, but the summary of it has made me want to. The order that he gave of having some private victories and some public victories was good. There are times that I feel like everything is public, but I can change my perception and focus on those inside behaviors first without feeling judged. It has made me desire to be more proactive. I’m also starting to evaluate my activities so that I can focus more on the second area. My life seems to be mostly lived in the first and third area, so I am looking forward and putting the first things first.

This was just a great lesson for me right now. I needed this reminder that I do have control over much of my life and how I can organize myself to have that control.

I also remember Pres. Hinkley giving his talk “Stand True and Faithful”. It was inspiring then and it still is. I remember feeling like he was talking to me and knowing that God had a plan for me. It was good to hear this again. I’m not a youth anymore waiting for my chance to grow, I am in the thick of it and it is hard. Having this little reminder helps me to focus more on the end that I am striving for, not the struggle I’m in.