The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 3-Hour Abridgement)

By: Stephen R. Covey

Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey

Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

The most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 8th Habit have captivated audiences for nearly three decades. They have transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents - millions of people of all ages and occupations.

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

But accessing the higher levels of human genius in today’s new reality requires a change in thinking: a new mindset and a new skill-set - in short, a new habit. The crucial challenge of our world today is this: to find our voice and inspire others to find theirs. It is what Covey calls the 8th Habit.

The 8th Habit is the answer to the soul’s yearning for greatness, the organization’s imperative for significance and superior results, and humanity’s search for its “voice.” Now in one audio edition, you can enjoy all the benefits from two of Covey’s most influential books. With this tried and tested expert advice, we can change the way we think about ourselves, our purpose in life, our organizations, and humankind.

©2005 Franklin Covey (P)2012 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"The 7 Habits have the gift of being simple without being simplistic." (M.Scott Peck)

Abridged - Worth It

The shortened version of this book did the trick for me. I found the 8th Habit more of a supportive column to the 7 Habits because its personal stories and insights. If you need it even faster, try putting the reader on 1.5 speed.

The inescapable truth

I like this audiobooks because of the principles stand true.

Be careful

BE CAREFUL THIS IS JUST AN ABRIDGEMENT
TO THE ACTUAL BOOK !!!!!! It was good info but it's not the whole original book.

Best content ever created for growth!

You could study just these 8 habits for the rest of your life and rest easy knowing you followed the best advice ever given.

Fsntastic!

This is a wonderful summary to have because it conveys some of the most useful and helpful information.

Should be basic reading material for all humans

Such an easy and pleasant book to listen to. The author reads it himself and delivers it just as intended. I recommend reading it and re-reading it (or listening to it) again and again as a mantra to being a successful human being not only in your profession… but in your marriage, parenting, social, and influential life. There are many iterations of the message in this book in other literature, but none are as timeless, practical, and far reaching in their implications as this one.

Fantastic oratory

The 7 habits us a perspective changing book that will have the best impact on your life.

Loved it

The whole audio recording is by Steven Covey's own voice, it's great to here it all from him. I loved it.

Great listen and a good reference.

If you could sum up The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 3-Hour Abridgement) in three words, what would they be?

Everyone needs it.

What other book might you compare The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 3-Hour Abridgement) to and why?

"get off your but"; both are about becoming the best you.

Have you listened to any of Stephen R. Covey’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No. N/A

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and did on a long flight.

Any additional comments?

RIP Stephen and thank you.

Good listen

If you liked the 7 habits, you will enjoy learning about the 8th habit. I know I did!