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The topic for discussion: Covey says that "Independence is an achievement. Interdependence is a choice only independent people can make."

1) What is your personal opinion on the following statement: I think that the statement "independence is an achievement. Interdependence is a choice only independent people can make" means that having independence means that you are capable of being on your own and making your own decisions. However, interdependence means that you realize that you are capable of doing things yourself but know that if you work together with people, you are able to accomplish even more. When you are a dependent person you need others to be able to accomplish your goals but when you no longer rely on others because you have the skills and mindset to be able to do it on your own you gain independence. We all start out being dependent on our caregivers for our needs, and as we mature and develop we reach the goal of independence. There is strength in numbers and through self-actualization, we become wise enough to realize not everything can be done by ourselves.

2) What is your personal opinion on the following statement: Independence is an achievement according to Covey, which means it is something you have achieved through the support of others or even just the support of yourself. You are able to be yourself, and take care of yourself, and you made that possible through some means accessible to you at the time. Someone who chooses to remain independent, rather than depend upon someone else, has no further state of being other than to become interdependent, or at least Covey has disregarded that you can simply remain independent without interdepending with other independents. I have been interdependent on/with my family for the last 23 years of my life, perhaps more dependent than not, and I am still working to achieve independence. Life is complicated, however, which makes it difficult for me to get to that point in my life right now, mainly due to college. I will hopefully become fully independent one day, then find someone that I can be interdependent with when I have had my fill of independence alone.

Reference:

Covey, S. R. (2013). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Powerful lessons in personal change. Simon & Schuster.