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

Publisher's summary

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.

Download the accompanying reference guide.

©2004 Franlkin Covey (P)2004 FranklinCovey

Critic reviews

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

inspirational

wish i had never put the hard back copy down at the VA. this is a book you have to digest

The only self-help book you will ever need

Why are we not learning this stuff in our educational system? These habits are the key to a high-functioning economy and society. The USA and the world would be incredibly better off by applying these principles. This should be a required read for every person that is living on this earth. Not only does Covey give you the blueprint for how to have a successful life, but he proves that the blueprint will lead to the happiest life imaginable. These 7 habits are a lifelong pursuit to perfect.

it was ok, but I know it was no Deepak Chopra

I enjoy other books that teach better understandings with more help than this one but it was decent for beginners ... i give it a b rating possibly c .

Looong

It's a nice one. But it was too long and very exhausting. Still. Would recommed to others to read it

outstanding read

I've read this book a long time ago. It's just as great now! Enjoyed again.

great self improvement boom

other then the audible lip smacking and random cult music in between chapters it's a great book

must read/ listen

potentially the most life changing book out there. it's a must read for anyone wanting to grow.

guidelines to live by

i learned alot from the late Dr Covey. since i read and listened to the book, my character skills and human relationship improve. one should listen to the book once a year to sharpen the axe

One of the best books ever written!

Like the Bible, this is a book that I think every human being should absolutely read at least one time in their lifetime. I highly recommend listening to it or reading it more than once.

A must read for everyone

For young adults and beyond. Gives life a new and refreshing perspective. Recommend to anyone struggling with managing all of life's responsabilities.