The book's central premise is that in today's complex and fast-paced world, it is no longer enough to simply be effective. Instead, individuals and organizations must strive to find their unique voice and purpose and use it to make a meaningful difference in the world. Covey argues that the 8th habit is the key to achieving this, and that it involves discovering one's own personal "voice" and using it to inspire and lead others. Overall, "The 8th Habit" is a thought-provoking book that encourages readers to think deeply about their own values, goals, and aspirations, and to take action to make a positive impact on the world around them.

1. THE 8TH HABIT
Chapter 4

2. Discover Your Voice-Unopened Birth-Gifts
 Three most important gifts
1. Our freedom and power to choose
2. Natural laws or principles, Which are universal and never change
3. Our four intelligence/capacities- Physical/economic, emotional/social, mental and
spiritual

3. Our First Birth Gift: THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE
 Every person is born with the freedom to choose their own path in life. While external
factors such as environment, upbringing, and social conditioning may influence
individuals, they ultimately have the power to choose their own thoughts, actions, and
reactions.
 Self-awareness and introspection are crucial in recognizing how individuals may limit
themselves or give away their power to others.
“Between stimulus and response,
there is a space. In that space lies
our freedom and power to choose
our response. In those choices lie
our growth and our happiness”

4.  "Proactivity" involves taking responsibility for one's own life and actions, while
"reactivity" involves being controlled by external factors and reacting to circumstances.
 The chapter encourages readers to exercise their freedom to choose, take
responsibility for their own lives and actions, and find greater fulfilment by achieving
their goals rather than being limited by external circumstances or the
expectations of others.

5. Our Second Birth Gift: Natural Laws or Principles"
 There are fundamental principles or laws that govern human behaviour and
relationships.
 Understanding and aligning with these principles is essential for success and fulfilment
in life.
 Key principles include honesty, integrity, empathy, and service to others. Balancing and
synergizing relationships can result in greater success and fulfilment.
 The chapter encourages readers to align their thoughts and actions with fundamental
principles or natural laws and to work cooperatively and synergistically with others in
order to achieve success and fulfilment.

6. "Our Third Birth Gift: The Four Intelligences/Capacities of Our
Nature"
 Human beings possess four intelligences or capacities: physical, mental, emotional,
and spiritual. These capacities are interconnected and must be developed and
nurtured in order to achieve our full potential.
 Individuals can develop these capacities through practices such as physical exercise,
lifelong learning, emotional intelligence, and spiritual practices.
 Aligning these capacities with our sense of purpose and values can lead to greater
fulfilment and contribution in life.
 The chapter encourages readers to recognize and develop their four intelligences or
capacities, and to align them with their sense of purpose and values in order to
achieve balance and fulfilment in life.

7. Thank
you