Turning Habits Into Stories
For this part of the project, I created a short video that explores Habits 4, 5, and 6 from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. Instead of just explaining each habit, I used three fun and memorable stories to demonstrate what they look like in real life. My goal was to use voiceover, strong visuals, and clear storytelling to make the habits easy to understand and apply.
Storytelling With Purpose
Each story in my video connects directly to one of the habits and shows how these skills can solve real problems in smart and positive ways:
- Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Story: You and a friend are selling two different types of cookies at a bake sale. At first, you’re competing for customers, but instead of fighting, you combine your stands. Now everyone gets more options—and you both win.
Message: It’s not about one person winning and one losing; it’s about finding solutions where everyone benefits. - Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Story: You go to the doctor for stitches, but instead, they hand you a lime. Obviously, that’s not what you need!
Message: This silly situation shows how important it is to listen and understand someone’s needs before offering your own solution. - Habit 6: Synergize
Story: You and another person both want the same apple that’s high in a tree. Neither of you can reach it alone, but by working together—one person lifts the other—you grab it and split it.
Message: When we work together and value each other’s strengths, we can achieve more than we could alone.
The voiceover adds personality and clarity to the storytelling, and the visuals were chosen to make each habit entertaining and easy to remember. I made sure to follow the Benchmark 2 expectations for sound quality, timing, and format.
What I Learned by Telling These Stories
This video taught me how powerful simple stories can be. Explaining these habits through creative situations helped me understand them better myself. I now see how Habits 4–6 are about relationships—learning to cooperate, communicate, and collaborate. These are skills I know I’ll use both in and out of school.
Creating this video also helped me improve my skills in scripting, voice acting, and editing, and I’m proud of how it turned out.
Watch My YouTube Short on Habits 4–6!
Final Reflection
Making this video reminded me that learning doesn’t have to be boring—it can be creative, fun, and meaningful. By using storytelling, I was able to bring Covey’s habits to life and show how they apply to everyday situations. I hope my video helps others remember and use these habits, just like I plan to.