![]() Of course, you also cause yourself pain when you poorly manage yourself and your life, but this self-inflicted pain is chronic so you’ve probably gotten used to it when someone else causes you pain, it feels more intense because it seems sudden and acute. ![]() Only once you have a clear understanding of your paradigms, principles, and goals can you effectively build relationships with other people.Īnd it’s worth the effort: Human relationships provide enriching and meaningful experiences, greatly improve your productivity, and help you learn and grow.īut human relationships can also cause you deep pain and frustration. We saw on the Maturity Continuum that you can’t reach interdependence before achieving true independence this is why the first three habits focus on tapping into your self-awareness and honing your self-control and self-discipline. You want to ensure you have a positive balance in these emotional bank accounts. ![]() Acts of cruelty or betrayal are withdrawals, and weaken the relationship. And by making deposits, or acts of kindness and love, you strengthen it. You have an emotional bank account in every relationship that’s unique. But how can we foster these relationships? And how can they help us grow and achieve our goals? That’s where Stephen Covey’s concept of an Emotional Bank Account comes in.Īn Emotional Bank Account is a system of emotional deposits and withdrawals that helps build relationships. So much of our personal growth and effect habits depend on our interactions with others. Like this article? Sign up for a free trial here. Shortform has the world's best summaries of books you should be reading. This article is an excerpt from the Shortform summary of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey. ![]()
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