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Summary: Psychotherapist and Success Researcher Praises Book
Review: Dr. Stephen Covey offers a context for readers to be able to make changes. As a psychotherapist and success researcher, I see so often that the ability to actually make meaningful changes in our lives is an enormous challenge, even when the desire for the results of those changes and the seeming willingess is present. Sometimes it is even hard to notice our ineffective habits, as they are so second-nature to us. Therefore, we need something more to make new habits permanent and workable. Dr. Covey offers a bigger context, speaking as he does about our life's mission and our ability to discover and offer our unique contribution. Additionally the advise he offers is practical. In my experience of studying and working with successful people, they have both -- the context and the practical solutions. This book can result in greater satisfaction and success when "used as directed."
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Summary: Thank you for reading!
Review: I loved writing this book and am glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for taking the time to read my book!
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Summary: A life-changing reading experience
Review: It was in 1994 when I first had a chance to read this work by Stephen Covey -fresh out of College, with a 2-year relationship and a relationship with my parents that was not precisely in great shape...Today, it's been five years since I first read it, and I can say without doubt that it has changed deeply the way I see many things in life: the way I respond to life's situations, the way I make my choices, the way I treat people... in short, the way I live. The genius of Covey is that he was able to gather in one piece a history of knowledge on how to behave in life, in order to be a healthy, successful, right-doing, happy person. Most likely, it'll take time to read and assimilate (not recommended if you want a quick-fix for your problems).
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Summary: At the Heart of it all
Review: I have now owned this book for over a year and have read it twice. I think that Steven Covey touched on many important points that most people (including myself until I read this book) have overlooked. In an age where so many look for "quick fixes" this book advocates a higher standard. As Covey says, most people are reactive, that is, they react to the situation and circumstances around them. We must be proactive, i.e., choose our responses to the circumstances that arise. After reading this book, I have noticed how many of my friends, family and business associates are reactive. They are unaware that the choices they make (being reactive) make them as helpless to the whims of life, as a jellyfish is to the changing of the tides. After reading this book I have realized how far I am from being the leader that I would like to be, but with the knowledge contained in this book, I am light years ahead of where I was before I read it. I recommend this book to every person who wishes to develop into a more capable person. The principles contained within it can help anyone in any part of their life. Having nearly completed my Bachelor's degree, I am disappointed that through all of my schooling, I have not been directed to read a single book that contained the knowledge and wisdom that this one does.
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Summary: STOP STALLING: IMPROVE YOUR EFFECTIVENESS
Review: A must in every business and home library, I pick it up off the shelf every two months or so just to refresh and drive home the framework. Dr. Covey recommends that you "keep sharpening the saw" which is good advice for us all. His advice on communications is also excellent, "Seek first to understand, then to be understood." Another way to improve is to read complementary books. What Seven Habits does for the individual The 2000 Percent Solution does for business. Smart Choices is also good for making better personal decisions. All three books are a must for every library.
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Summary: A Band-Aid Solution
Review: I was tempted to rate this book with no stars before I thought of how many people have told me how beneficial this book has been to them. If you are a person who enjoys self-help books, this might be worthwhile. A few of the concepts were applicable to my life, but the basic ideas could have been summed up easily in 50 pages. The rest of the book is repetitive. The book is a constant contradiction to the concepts it preaches. Covey repeatedly condemns the band-aid solution to a problem while at the same time suggesting that by reading a book people can solve the problems of their lives, this in itself seems to be a band-aid solution. Preaching is an appropriate term to describe this book. If you enjoy others telling you how to live your life, not to center yourself around your family or to constantly visualize your own death, this is a must have book.
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Summary: 7 Habits - Read Them, Learn Them, Teach Them, Live Them!
Review: The information Dr. Covey presents in "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" are merely words, however the impact of the ideology may very well change your life forever. The concepts are basic yet ignored daily by billions of people. I have listened to the 90 minute abridged audio version and the 3 hour audio version repeatedly on my daily commute. It's painless and rewarding. There is even more detail in the written book version. I have thoroughly enjoyed studying "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and I am confident that I too will become a highly effective person. Don't put it off. Learn to communicate and how to become an interdependent person. Learn to be HIGHLY EFFECTIVE!
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Summary: Excellent except for one minor point!
Review: My name is Michael John Trohimczyk and I have recently read the paperback version of, "The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People." I felt this book touched on several exceptional points. THE ONE POINT THAT CONCERNS ME IS THAT WITHIN THE TEXT THERE IS AN 800 # TO CALL TO REQUEST INFORMATION THAT WILL HELP WITH YOUR READING OF THE TEXT. I CALLED ON TWO OCCASSIONS AND NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD RECEIVE MY MATERIAL WITHIN A WEEK WHICH NEVER ARRIVED. Overall, the book is GREAT for reference. Remember, the glass is always 1/2 FULL!
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Summary: Right out of Church
Review: I am glad that someone put religion and business together. I am glad that all the religions in the world agree. Lets get real people. Business is business. You want sentiment, business and realism read Secret Formulas of the Wizard of Ads by Roy H. Williams. New Age is out reality is in.
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Summary: Like it Says on the Cover...Powerful
Review: Stephen Covey really tought me some important lessons about life and my relationships with other people. I cannot think of anyone I know that this book couldn't help in their everyday life. No matter where you are from, or where you are going, it is a MUST read!!!
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