Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People

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Summary: Best of the Best
Review: Simple, no-hype way to improve your life. Get the book and read it through. First things first is also a good book to get for time management. Only criticism is that Covey's voice doesn't transfer very well to tape -- I have to stick with the book

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Summary: Covey changes your live.
Review: Nobody is perfect. You can improve yourself. With Covey's book you learn to look different at yourself and others. This will change your attitude and behaviour, which help to be a better, more effective, person

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Summary: Get two copies - one to keep, one to loan out!
Review: Stephen Covey has revolutionized the science of self-improvement by exposing the principles underlying the practices taught in all the other books. The principles he has outlined improve every aspect of life and follow a logical progression from dependence through independence to interdependence, each step building on the last. The Seven Habits embody the notion that self-improvement is an ongoing task, that whatever you do - no matter how well you do it - can be done a little better next time. If you have not yet had the chance to read this book, you owe it to yourself to get a copy now. I purchased several copies so that I can loan them out to friends - you will too

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Summary: One of the Best Books on any Subject
Review: This is one of the best books I've ever read. Period! The principles are timeless... and they work! This book should be in every library. While most books on personal development and success principles are hacking at branches, Covey strikes at the roots. He describes powerfully how character is the core trait of success--lasting success! This is the book that I give to all the people who I care about most. A true landmark!

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Summary: Universal Truth
Review: Covey's Seven Habits, at times, warmed me from the inside out as if it were teaching universal truths. Although at times I felt like I was back in Psych 101 it maintained a warm feel to it's principles. I would encourage anyone to read it but do not expect to read it quickly. It is much more enjoyable and beneficial to bite and chew a little each day.

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Summary: Who Are You?
Review: I wish this book was required for life like air is for breathing. The Seven Habits (which has sold close to one gajillion copies, at last count) have become so immensely popular for one very good reason--they work. The more you think about Covey's words, the more the truth of them sinks in. Covey starts by asking his readers to invest in character rather than personality, then takes the reader on a wholistic journey to find out what's really important to him/her. No, there's no metaphysical sojourn and we never see Shirley MacLaine, but Covey does ask the reader to ask some serious questions. With those answers, he helps you build a life focused on the values you have chosen and guided by the principles that lead us all. Career management, time control, priorities, family, career, leisure, friends--it's all in here. The Seven Habits are all about becoming the best person you can be, starting first with independence, then working toward interdependence. Covey may not be the most interesting writer in the world, but the message he brings is far too important to miss. If you're not afraid to find out about yourself and have the courage to change yourself into the best person you can be, do yourself an incredible favor and read this book.

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Summary: A continuous reader
Review: Read it once, read it again. My husband and I have been re-reading this book over the last year and every time we do, we keep finding something new to apply to our lives. Yes, there are 7 habits and the author feels you should complete each habit in succession. Actually, we recommend that you read the book from cover to cover and then read it again to start to digest everything the author is conveying. This is a wonderful book that will help you on many different levels but only if you take it to heart. This book should not be read lightly and then just tossed aside. There is way too much important information in it!

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Summary: STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVENESS
Review: Stephen Covey outlines the best strategies for maximum effectiveness in this great book. The fact that this book has remained a best seller for over 15 years should tell you something about the merits of the informmation that it contains.

Highly recommended book.

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Summary: Monument or Tool???
Review: I have read this book twice. I had to present material from it at two work-related seminars. It is tough to read. THE SHEER VOLUME OF USED COPIES AVAILABLE SHOULD INDICATE IT'S LACK OF ENDURING VALUE. People just are not keeping this book! The amount of effort spent in analyzing the habits and applying them is astounding. You can roll this book up and squeeze into the "Golden Rule" and save yourself a lot of time and effort. The anecdotes are mildly amusing. This book is not for the person who is directly involved with the 1)customer 2) project 3)product (choose one or more).

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Summary: Higly recommended for everyone
Review: Very good book. It covers many important things in our life. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve themselves and live thier life to thier fullest potential.