5.3 · Identity & Self-Authorship
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Character ethic over personality ethic. Written in 1989 and still nearly my Level 2 verbatim. Dated in tone; sound in structure.
Deepen
Section titled “Deepen”Immunity to Change
Why sincere resolutions fail — because a competing hidden commitment is protecting me from something. This explains my procrastination more precisely than any discipline book on this list.
Reference
Section titled “Reference”Transitions
Ending, neutral zone, new beginning. Navigating identity between life phases.