“Seek first to understand before being understood”, one of my most favorite quotes from the late, Mr Stephen R. Covey in his bestselling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.  I was recommended this book in 2007 by an Executive Coach in America and I remember when trying to read it for the first time, I didn’t understand it…..I just couldn’t get it, I guess I wasn’t ready for it at that time.  Then, in 2009 I had this urge to try and read it again, so I did and I absolutely loved it. Second time around,  I related to every single aspect of the book, I fully understood the principles within it and it was a life changing book for me.  I use the impactful teachings from this book every day in my work and in my own journey towards personal mastery, but I don’t always…