7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

By Sean Covey

For teens, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn't any walk in the park, either. In his book, the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Convey attempts to provide “a compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily”. How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success or lack thereof? The life of a teenager is full of tough issues and life- changing decisions. As a parent, you are responsible to help them learn their principles and ethics that will help them to reach their goals and live a successful life.

While it’s all well and good to tell kids how to live their lives, “teens watch what you do more than they listen to what you say,” Convey says. So practice what you preach. Your example can be very influential.

covey himself has done well by followinga parent's example. his dad, Stephen Covey, wrote the book The 7 habits of highly successful people, which sold over 15 million copies. Sean's a chip off the old block, and no slacker. his own book has rung in a more than respectable 2 million copies sold. here are his seven habits and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them:

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Profile of a successful student

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. . . Owns or has easy access to a computer with internet access and email

You don’t have to be a computer expert to successful in online learning—but you must have access to a personal computer with reliable internet access, as well as a basic level of competency in using them. Owning a computer with internet access from your home is ideal but many students use the computer labs on campus or at their offices to complete their work.

. . . has basic computer skills and is willing and  open to new learning new ones

We said you don’t have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning. However, there are some basic technical skills you should have mastered prior to enrolling in an online course.

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Profile of a successful student

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Work together. There are a number of ways that you can ensure you get the most out of your educational experience. First, participate fully. Engage regularly in the discussions and be willing to share your personal, professional and educational experiences. You can get to know your classmates through the dialogue that is created in a course environment – sometimes even better than in a face-to-face class. And the same goes to your instructor. Be sure to contact your professor—especially if you are having problems. He/she is still your instructor and will be there to guide and assist you as needed.

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Student success statement

“It’s not WHERE you live but HOW you live that counts. It’s not where you play the game but HOW you play the game counts”

Mr. Haymore

Reflection: this is such an inspiring quote. I believe that this quote can teach many less fortunate people that no matter what you’re going through, you can always overcome it and accomplish something. For example, if you are a student in Malibu High, and a student in Huntington Park high, there is a huge difference of money environment. In Malibu the students there have more resources than we do, they have more money than we do, and they have facilities that will allow them to practice their sport. In HP high, we have our gym, our low paid wages of parents, and books that have been used more than a hundred times. However, we stand the same chance into going to a University as Malibu High does. We have to work with what we have. We can accomplish anything we want, only if we try.

Profile of a Successful Student

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http://www.plymouth.edu/office/online-education/online -learning/profile-of-a-successful-student/

a successful student. . .

. . . takes responsibility for his/her own learning                                                                                                            online learning can be powerful, stimulating, engaging experience for the student who can work and think independently, however, since most – if not all- of the learning takes place on your own time, you will not have the kind of direct supervision you would in a classroom. Online learning therefore requires a significant commitment from you. Al education comes down to what you’re willing to invest in the experience- this is particularly true in the online environment. Commitment, self- discipline and self-motivation are all key qualities to ensuring success in an online course!                                                         

                                            . . . is comfortable and confident with written communication                 reading and writing are the basis of most online courses, so it’s critical that you feel comfortable with this form  of communication. While some courses contain modules that include video or other activities, all of the m requires significant amounts of reading. And nearly all of your communication with your classmates and your instructor will be in writing. If these are weak areas for you, you will want to address those issues prior to enrolling or while enrolled in an online course. The PSU WRITING CENTER is available to assist you.

. . . is willing to be a member of an online community

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Student success statement

“Goodness is the only investment that never fails”

Henry David Thoreau

Reflection: investing is a big part of many successful people life. You can invest in home, stocks, cars, clothes, etc. However those may fail and leave you with nothing. However, the only investment that never fails is goodness. What this quote means is that you can do right all the right, invest in the goodness. Yet, by doing so, this will never fail. 

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10. . . . successful students are good time managers. Successful students do not procrastinate. They have learned that time control is life control and have consciously chosen to be in control of their life.

       An elemental truth: You will either control time or be controlled by it! It’s your choice: you can lead or be led, establish control or relinquish control, steer your own course or follow others. Failure to take control of their own time is probably the no. 1 study skills problem for college students. It ultimately causes many students to become non- students. Procrastinators are good excuse makers. Don’t make academic harder on yourself than it already it has to be. And don’t wait until tomorrow to do it!

The 10 items listened above are paraphrased from an article by Larry M Ludewig called ten commandments for effective study skills which appeared in the Teaching Professor, December, 1992.

“Learning Technologies and Online Education”

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