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)

truly inspiring and helpful

truly inspiring work! Unlike other self-help book, this one is practical and clear my year-long worry and concerns about my work, family and future. I definitely recommend to anyone who is disappointed or lost in his or her life.

better read than listened to

probably more efficient if you read this instead of listening to it. very helpful overall

A Must Read or Listen!

Stephen Covey uncovers principle truths if practiced, the world will be a better place. Very well read and points emphasized by Stephen Covey.

really good book

inspirational and informative. a guide for a better life experience. certainly a book that should be read by as many people as possible

And interesting read

A very interesting book. I enjoyed the storylike narration and the questions at the end.

Must read

A must read! Truly listen to understand, apply as many principles as possible. Again a must read!

changed my life

over the past two years I've listened to a book a week. over a hundred books, and this book was the pinnacle of what I needed most of my life. I encourage anybody who's reading this review to get this book immediately. Don't just listen to it, internalize it, practice it, live it.

Perspective Enhancing

Loved listening to this on my cross country trip. It is full of insights and perspective that can apply to many life situations including parenting. I feel like I have expanded my mental abilities to handle life stresses by listening to this.

A must read!

I believe the teachings of this book will help teach young adults how to focus on making a good impact on our society. How to mature and focus on the important things in life and the importance of relationships. I have been consuming garbage entertainment for years and want to realign myself to pursue knowledge and wisdom. Put down the remote and pick up a book. This book would be a great place to start!

My favorite book

I’m really glad Steven covey read the book. He puts the emotion where it’s needed. The tender moments bring you to tears. I love this book. Thank you