{"id":352,"date":"2025-09-23T09:32:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T09:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/?p=352"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:49:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T11:49:52","slug":"ly-do-ap-dung-7-thoi-quen-hieu-qua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/09\/23\/ly-do-ap-dung-7-thoi-quen-hieu-qua\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do people fail when applying Habit 2 from Stephen R. Covey's \"7 Habits of Highly Effective People\"?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey? It\u2019s almost like a \u201cbedside book\u201d for anyone who wants to develop themselves. Covey points out that lasting success doesn\u2019t come from luck, but from cultivating the right habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this habit, not everyone can use it correctly right from the start. It\u2019s a process of refinement to turn it into a sharp tool that fits each individual. As for me, after consistently applying it, I truly achieved what I wanted with Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, this habit advises us: before doing anything, visualize the final outcome you want to achieve, then work backward to make a plan. It sounds simple, but when applied, it completely changes the way you work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And I am a living example of this, applying Habit 2 to a very\u2026 nerve-wracking experience: participating in an MC competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Causes of Brain Rot<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/09\/23\/ly-do-ap-dung-7-thoi-quen-hieu-qua\/#Biet_ro_ket_qua_cuoi_cung_cua_minh\" >Being clear about your ultimate goal.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/09\/23\/ly-do-ap-dung-7-thoi-quen-hieu-qua\/#Barem_cham_diem_Kim_chi_nam_de_lap_ke_hoach\" >Scoring rubric: A compass for planning.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/09\/23\/ly-do-ap-dung-7-thoi-quen-hieu-qua\/#Checklist_hanh_dong_bien_muc_tieu_thanh_viec_lam_cu_the\" >Action checklist: turning goals into concrete tasks.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/09\/23\/ly-do-ap-dung-7-thoi-quen-hieu-qua\/#Ket_qua_va_bai_hoc_rut_ra\" >Results and lessons learned.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/en\/2025\/09\/23\/ly-do-ap-dung-7-thoi-quen-hieu-qua\/#Loi_ket\" >Conclusion.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biet_ro_ket_qua_cuoi_cung_cua_minh\"><\/span>Being clear about your ultimate goal.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing I told myself was: \u201cIf not the champion, then the runner-up.\u201d Ambitious, right? Especially for a newbie like me \u2013 I had never been on a big stage, only practicing in front of a mirror and recording myself to adjust my voice and gestures. Around me were all professionals, many of whom had already done numerous shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it was that clear goal that erased my uncertainty. I visualized the final outcome: standing on the stage, lights shining, audience applauding, the scoreboard appearing, and me being the champion or runner-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then I asked myself: \u201cWhat do I need to do to win?\u201d Not just practicing my voice, but also learning how to present, use gestures, eye contact, rhythm, and interact with the audience. Thanks to that, I could clearly see the path I needed to take instead of aimlessly practicing just for the sake of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518389571_122214813680271506_1447126568194841760_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Th\u00e0nh qu\u1ea3 c\u1ee7a th\u00f3i quen th\u1ee9 2 trong &quot;7 th\u00f3i quen hi\u1ec7u qu\u1ea3&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518389571_122214813680271506_1447126568194841760_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/linkachu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518389571_122214813680271506_1447126568194841760_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linkachu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518389571_122214813680271506_1447126568194841760_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/linkachu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518389571_122214813680271506_1447126568194841760_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/linkachu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518389571_122214813680271506_1447126568194841760_n-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/linkachu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/518389571_122214813680271506_1447126568194841760_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OIP-2.jpg\" alt=\"S\u00e1ch &quot;7 th\u00f3i quen hi\u1ec7u qu\u1ea3&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OIP-2.jpg 474w, https:\/\/linkachu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OIP-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/linkachu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OIP-2-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barem_cham_diem_Kim_chi_nam_de_lap_ke_hoach\"><\/span>Scoring rubric: A compass for planning.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>One factor I quickly realized was: to score high, you have to understand the grading criteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition rubric had 4 criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creativity: an impressive opening, a story with highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presentation style: gestures, eye contact, rhythm, and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Polish: attire, script, and detailed preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Audience interaction: responding flexibly and maintaining the stage flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once I understood the rubric, everything became clearer. Instead of \u201cpracticing to sound good,\u201d I practiced to meet each specific criterion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Polish: the area where I put the most effort.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If anyone asked me where I invested the most effort, the answer would definitely be polish. I didn\u2019t want to just dress nicely; I prepared everything myself: from the invitation card, presentation slides, to the music. I practiced repeatedly to sync with the music, allowing no small mistakes. I even added illustrative videos, and sometimes used effects like dimming the lights to guide the audience\u2019s emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I meticulously controlled every small detail so that the overall presentation looked smooth and professional, even though I was still a \u201cbeginner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning from previous champions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the rubric, I also repeatedly watched the winning performances from previous years. I observed how they opened, highlighted key points, handled situations, and interacted with the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn\u2019t copy them, but extracted the \u201chidden tricks\u201d \u2013 the small details not listed in the rubric that make a big difference. This way, I maintained my own personality while learning how to make my performance score points for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checklist_hanh_dong_bien_muc_tieu_thanh_viec_lam_cu_the\"><\/span>Action checklist: turning goals into concrete tasks.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>From the rubric and the champions\u2019 experience, I created a checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Voice and rhythm practice: train phrasing, modulate pitch naturally, and make it engaging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare the opening and closing: try different approaches and choose the one that makes the strongest impression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentation style: practice in front of a mirror, record yourself, and fine-tune every small detail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audience interaction: envision unexpected situations and practice quick responses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn from professional MCs observe how they highlight key moments and handle situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polish every detail: slides, invitation card, music, videos, lighting effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>very day, I checked off tasks, reviewed myself, and made adjustments. It felt like playing a game: each time I completed an item, I \u201cleveled up\u201d a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_qua_va_bai_hoc_rut_ra\"><\/span>Results and lessons learned.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The result? I wasn\u2019t the champion, but I became the runner-up \u2013 exactly the goal I had set. The feeling was both proud and relieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But more than the trophy, I learned a clear formula for success:<br>Clear goal + Rubric + Action checklist = Deserved results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loi_ket\"><\/span>Conclusion.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, I truly recommend giving it a try. Especially Habit 2 \u2013 Begin with the End in Mind. It sounds simple, but when applied, it prevents you from wandering aimlessly and helps you know exactly what to do, what to prioritize, and why you need to put in the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My story with the MC competition is just a small example. You can apply it to work, studies, or any goal. And trust me, once you clearly know your \u201cdestination,\u201d the journey, no matter how tiring, becomes so much more worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Linkachu<\/em> \u2013 Someone who has battled weight for nearly 20 years and is currently exploring the \u201ceat fully, still lose weight\u201d method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is my Facebook! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/linh.do.984014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">LinkachuMC<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about me at<a href=\"https:\/\/linkachu.net\/\"><em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"> Linkachu.net<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>B\u1ea1n c\u00f3 bi\u1ebft cu\u1ed1n s\u00e1ch 7 Th\u00f3i Quen Hi\u1ec7u Qu\u1ea3 c\u1ee7a Stephen R. Covey kh\u00f4ng? \u0110\u00e2y g\u1ea7n nh\u01b0 l\u00e0 \u201cs\u00e1ch g\u1ed1i \u0111\u1ea7u gi\u01b0\u1eddng\u201d cho ai mu\u1ed1n ph\u00e1t tri\u1ec3n b\u1ea3n th\u00e2n. Covey ch\u1ec9 ra r\u1eb1ng th\u00e0nh c\u00f4ng b\u1ec1n v\u1eefng kh\u00f4ng \u0111\u1ebfn t\u1eeb may m\u1eafn, m\u00e0 t\u1eeb vi\u1ec7c h\u00ecnh th\u00e0nh nh\u1eefng th\u00f3i quen \u0111\u00fang \u0111\u1eafn. 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