In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex take on the nine million self-help books promising to fix your life, from 4:17 a.m. ice baths to journaling and cutting carbs, and go back to the one that has stuck around for decades: Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Bill walks through all seven, from quitting the complaining about what you can't control to learning to listen to someone without preparing a rebuttal. His case is that your calendar is a more honest statement of your priorities than your mouth. That opens a bigger conversation about being a good neighbor: why generosity is a habit and not one check, why curiosity is becoming a radical act, and why character gets built in ordinary decisions, not giant moments. Plus Alex's idea for a yearly seven-habit scorecard and why he's heading to Vegas to sharpen the saw.

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0:00 Welcome to the Shop: 9 Million Self-Help Books

0:32 What Are Stephen Covey's 7 Habits?

1:25 How to Stop Worrying About What You Can't Control

3:03 Why Your Calendar Shows Your Real Priorities

6:24 How Small Habits Build Character

9:29 How to Avoid Burnout and Sharpen the Saw

In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex take on the nine million self-help books promising to fix your life, from 4:17 a.m. ice baths to journaling and cutting carbs, and go back to the one that has stuck around for decades: Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Bill walks through all seven, from quitting the complaining about what you can't control to learning to listen to someone without preparing a rebuttal. His case is that your calendar is a more honest statement of your priorities than your mouth. That opens a bigger conversation about being a good neighbor: why generosity is a habit and not one check, why curiosity is becoming a radical act, and why character gets built in ordinary decisions, not giant moments. Plus Alex's idea for a yearly seven-habit scorecard and why he's heading to Vegas to sharpen the saw.
ARMY ACTIONS
Sign up for the newsletter: <a href="https://normalfolks.org/#newsletter-cta">https://normalfolks.org/#newsletter-cta</a>
Join or start a local service club: <a href="https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/">https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/</a>
Take the 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service": <a href="https://normalfolks.org/10-level-challenge/">https://normalfolks.org/10-level-challenge/</a>
Have an idea for a Shop Talk or a guest for the show? Write Bill anytime at <a href="mailto:bill@normalfolks.us">bill@normalfolks.us</a>
Follow us on all socials:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/">https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/</a>
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks">https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolks">https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolks</a>
X: <a href="https://x.com/armynormalfolks">https://x.com/armynormalfolks</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/</a>
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0:00 Welcome to the Shop: 9 Million Self-Help Books
0:32 What Are Stephen Covey's 7 Habits?
1:25 How to Stop Worrying About What You Can't Control
3:03 Why Your Calendar Shows Your Real Priorities
6:24 How Small Habits Build Character
9:29 How to Avoid Burnout and Sharpen the Saw

Our country’s problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by An Army of Normal Folks just deciding “hey, I can help.” Hosted by Coach Bill Courtney from the Oscar-winning Undefeated, this podcast is building the Army and celebrating its extraordinary members. New episodes are released every Tuesday and Friday.  

Our country&rsquo;s&nbsp;problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by&nbsp;An Army of Normal Folks just deciding &ldquo;hey, I can help.&rdquo; Hosted by Coach Bill Courtney from the Oscar-winning Undefeated, this podcast is building the Army and celebrating its extraordinary members. New episodes are released every Tuesday and Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Army of Normal Folks

Forget the Life Hacks. These 7 Habits Actually Matter

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