Today's mistake wasn't one I didn't foresee when I just started reading the 7 habits.

I call it Hyperproactivity, an orthodox version of Habit 1, be proactive.
Habit 1 basically states that most people bend to circumstances-- when approached with a stimulus, they react to the stimulus instinctively. The essence of Habit 1, then, is that we are free to choose how we respond, and even greater-- not to respond, but to act before a stimulus arrives. Be proactive. If the circumstances aren't right, take the initiative, don't wait for circumstances to become more favourable. Be proactive.

A simple yet powerful habit, it empowers people to decide their own fate and stop being puppets to circumstances.

Hyperproactivity then, takes this to another level. I was forcefully changing circumstances, without truely understanding the situation or clarifying my intentions--A major breach of Habit 5(seek first to understand, then to be understood). Therefore, even though the intentions was of a Win/Win nature (habit 4), it was eventually a huge mistake that ultimately resulted in a Lose/Lose scenario.

I guess at least the action in itself was in harmony with my principles, or else it could have been worse. If only I didn't lose control of my abilities while executing it eh?

I guess this sets me a few steps back...
Time to start over...