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.

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Critic reviews

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

Awesome

I enjoyed listening to this book, very insightful and teaches a lot about oneself ond how to approach situations in life with an open mind, I liked one example about a man who was unsuccessfully trying to cut down a tree but refused to take a moment to sharpen his weapon. This book can also help in improving communication at home, work... Loving it

Great Read

I loved this book a lot, I’ve seen a lot of ways where I am not living my truest values. Will definitely put this into practice

Great book to change your perspective on work

The insights in this book are just as relavent today as they were when this book was first published. Great read for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their work, or who needs to find their internal motivation. I will revisit this book through the years to be able to apply more and more lessons to my life.

Great insight and positive vibes

If your into building and seeing the world for what it is, this book opens your eyes and helps you with some blocks to form the foundation of your choice. What you do with those block is whole and freely up to your disposition. Building a foundation doesn't happen over night and keeping it strong takes maintenance.

Life inspiring!

Stephen Covey Book is one you should cherish for the ages. It's simple yet thorough analysis of principles is more than a self help book, it's a roadmap through life's unknown journeys. Time and again, I have struggled with many of the same examples given in the story and not known how to respond to find lasting and meaningful solutions. This book and the author have lead me to grow inside and share the growth outside more purposefully. The name and cover I wrongly assumed were there to add a new, shiny, paint job over my hastily constructed home called ME, but in actuality it's intention was to be a wrecking ball on years of formulated incorrect living techniques. It established a SOLID foundation to rebuild(HARD WORK) a completely new life that's measure correctly and can withstand any challenge to come. I am excited to reread the book and uncover more insights! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone, anywhere, anytime.

A must read.

About to listen to it again after just finishing it for the first time. An absolute game changer.

masterpiece of the principled life

I have read this book at least five times in my life... about once every 5 years. each time I find it highly motivational yet challenging.this time I decided to listen to the audiobook version of it and found the authors inflection to be compelling and valuable. is reading has allowed me to understand new things about this work and I very much appreciate this contribution of his life.

Covey is a Genius

This is a solid book for tactical introspection from a man who's clearly spent his life considering and amassing these wisdoms for the public good. He also did a great job narrating, which not all author's can say.

All Time Favorite!

This is my favorite book of all time!

I first listened to it over 20 years ago and it has been a great influence in my life since then. I have listened to this book every January for the past 8 years.

Every time I listen to the book I have new experiences and I continue to learn. As Covey says, we will never master these principles. We must continue to apply them in different ways.

Tons of value and well read .

Loved it. I'm richer from reading it, I believe it will enhance everyone's life, who takes it to heart.