The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 6-Hour Abridgement)

By: Stephen R. Covey

Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey

Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

This new audio set is a very special abridgement of two of Stephen R. Covey's best-selling business books, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 8th Habit, read by Dr. Covey himself. We've condensed the content of two entire books into just six hours of audio, but you'll still enjoy Dr. Covey's lessons on powerful personal change and how to incorporate his ideas into your life to fulfill your ultimate potential.

©2005 Franklin Covey

Critic reviews

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

Exactly what I expected

Nice book, I always wanted to read it, but I guess I wasn't very effective with my reading time, isn't that ironic? :-)
The only thing I didn't like about the audiobook version is that it refers to a "companion guide" that Audible.com didn't add to the Abridged version, so I was blind on those chapters. I contacted support but they were not very helpful.

Excellent as Covey used to be

Would you consider the audio edition of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 6-Hour Abridgement) to be better than the print version?

I read the 8th habit in print version but this audibook is a compilation of this book plus a walkthrough the other 7 habits. Thats why I enjoy it so much

What did you like best about this story?

The compilation and walk-through the 8 habits

Any additional comments?

Widely recommended

Principle-based teaching leaves a deep impression.

Abolutely love it. At last this program allowed me to learn about the 7 Habits from start to end. Covey was fantastic with his presentation. It didn't feel like he was reading off of a book - it was like he was directly speaking to me. Thank you for your legacy, Stephen.

Great to have it in Audible Format

I have read the book twice in years past. Great to have the Audible version... as always, you see (hear) something in a different manner than when reading.

BORING !

What did you like best about The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 6-Hour Abridgement)? What did you like least?

Oh. My. Goodness !!!! This 6 hour - yes, SIX HOUR - abridgement nearly killed me 35 minutes in. Mr. Covey is so excited about this 8th habit... but he surely doesn't get to the point. Do yourself a favor and: 1. go to a brick and mortar or Public Library 2. Peruse through a copy of this title, zeroing in on the table of contents. 3. Scan and return to the shelf.
God Bless us, every one!

What was most disappointing about Stephen R. Covey’s story?

Far too long for this subject matter.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Stephen R. Covey?

No one should be subjected to reading this sleeper, unless he/she needs the money desperately.

What did you take away from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 6-Hour Abridgement) that you can apply to your work?

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Starts with 8th. Then the 7 habits

Some overlap between the two books. 8th habit seems to focus on the impact of computers and information age. I enjoyed the insights into how 7 habits were developed during the end of industrial age.

I listened while doing work around the house & while driving back from work. A more careful reading /listening may be needed due to the content. I may have missed some of Covey points. I choose this abridged version since it was about the right length for me.

I was a little annoyed that 8th habit came first. The online description did not make that clear.

Terrible narration; book content is fine

Covey's presentation of ideas and concepts in the book is fine and I believe there's utility and value at the core of his book. However, the narration is probably the worst of any audible audiobook I've listened to in recent memory. Covey shouldn't have been permitted to narrate - very boring and slow with pauses at the least appropriate junctures. His cadence makes for a truly awkward listening experience.

Good principles. Audio program could use work.

Good principles. Audio program could use more work. Starts with 8th habit, which seemed strange. Editing seemed poorly done. Excessive white noise between chapters. Where is the accompanying guide?

awesomeness

I loved the book, it's informative step by step guide was incredible and very helpful

Teaches good life values

Teaches how to deal with oneself!! I would recommend to others. A good self help!