In It to Win It

The 7 Habits Way

In It to Win It is a program based on the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey and targeted toward 7th and 8th grade youth. Throughout the program, participants read the book and engage in activities that reinforce the 7 Habits. Objectives include improving self-confidence, self-control, personal responsibility, time management, positive decision-making, and peer resistance skills. 

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Get in touch with Youth First staff for more information about this program.

  • Kent Leslie, Director of Programs | 812-421-8336 ext 111

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

  • Be Proactive

  • Begin with the end in mind

  • Put first things first

  • Think win-win

  • Seek first to understand, then to be understood

  • Synergize

  • Sharpen the saw

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

  • Be Proactive

  • Begin with the end in mind

  • Put first things first

  • Think win-win

  • Seek first to understand, then to be understood

  • Synergize

  • Sharpen the saw

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

  • Seek first to understand, then to be understood

  • Synergize

  • Sharpen the saw

  • Be Proactive

  • Begin with the end in mind

  • Put first things first

  • Think win-win

78%

of students said

They will use the 7 Habits in their daily life.

84%

of students said

They are proud of themselves for completing the program.

79%

of students said

They were satisfied with the 7 Habits program.

78%

of parents said

Believe the program has helped their child.

78%

of parents said

They would recommend the program to other parents.

89%

of parents said

That their child is better prepared to resist peer pressure because of the program.

78%

of parents said

That their child is less likely to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs because of the program.

Testimonials

“I learned so much about the 7 habits and will definitely use this in my life!”

“I really enjoyed this program, and I hope it will continue making changes in others’ lives as it did in mine.”

“I will take these leadership skills to heart!”

“I loved that my child was able to learn lifelong skills and could interact with other kids outside of regular friends.”

“I liked how excited my child was to come each week!”

“I loved meeting new friends!”

“This is a great program for our youth to learn leadership skills. It encourages making good choices.”