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  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

  • Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
  • By: Stephen R. Covey
  • Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey
  • Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (39,662 ratings)

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

By: Stephen R. Covey
Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey
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New York Times best seller - over 40 million copies sold

The number one Most Influential Business Book of the 20th century

One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated listeners for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents - millions of people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 Habits with modern additions from Sean Covey.

The 7 Habits have become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions and millions of people. Why? Because they work! With Sean Covey’s added takeaways on how the habits can be used in our modern age, the wisdom of the 7 Habits will be refreshed for a new generation of leaders.

They include:

Habit 1: Be Proactive

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Habit 4: Think Win/Win

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

Habit 6: Synergize

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

This beloved classic presents a principle-centered approach for solving both personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and practical anecdotes, Stephen R. Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity - principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.

©2004 Franlkin Covey (P)2004 FranklinCovey

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"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is by now one of the best-selling books of all time." (Fortune)

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Worth it as a 1st time listener or to revisit it!

A great listen. Worth it if you've never read it or you want to revisit it. Helpful personal, professional and family guidance for life. After listening you'll want to share what you've learned with others, and DO IT!

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Life Changing

I will listen to this over and over again and I hope that I will be able to practice and live by the principles learned from this book. Thank you Stephen Covey!

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A Real Win-Win!

If you enjoy self improvement, this book is a must. Become the best version of yourself that you can be.

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Life Changing

There were moments when I wanted to stop because it seemed to hard. I'm glad I listened to it all.

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Learning to Become More

I found this book very informative. I listened to it while cycling over a period of time. I will need to listen or read the book again since it has so much to offer, digest & learn to apply. I am very thankful for the lessons & insights presented to help me grow.

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Useful, insightful, excellent book!

So much learning to be applied in our daily personal and professional lives. Loved it!

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LIFE CHANGER!!!

The insights of this book are remarkable. I think everyone that wants to improve their life should read this book and strongly consider implementing the principles it presents. I believe that I am now more aware of myself and others because of it. I listened to this audiobook while at work. Now I have a copy of the book, digital and hard copy, as well as some handy flash cards that help refresh the principles of the 7 Habits. This one was a life changer for sure!!! God bless you and your family Mr. Covey!!

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Incredible Book.

This is an incredible book. I highly recommend it to everyone. I will definitely continue to study and turn to it.

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Must read!!!

The 7 Habits of highly effective people is a book that I will never stop reading. 10/10 book.



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Life changing book!

I wish I would have found this info sooner. Please read, it will change your life if you apply the tools presented.

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