• 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
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (39,428 ratings)

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

By: Stephen R. Covey
Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey
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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.

©2004 Franlkin Covey (P)2004 FranklinCovey

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

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this book is amazing

this book is amazing I had to listen to it more than once that's how much I enjoyed it and was able to learn from it

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second time listening and it won't be my last

one of those book you should re listen every year as a ritual of growth and self care. each time I hear and learn something new or the same thing in a different way.

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Worth the read

There’s definitely some gems in here that make it worth the read. It drags on at times and is hard to focus because It’s such a long audiobook.

Also, I imagine this book would be more enlightening for a novice personal growth book reader. An experienced reader is already familiar with a lot of these concepts in the book. But don’t let that stop you from reading it.

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Great Book!

This book lives up to its title. There is a lot of information that can be applied to anyone's life in many different ways. I feel like I am ready to start another chapter in my life after reading this book.

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great book overall was an VanliceLemonade.com

this book was a great read overall was an amazing book VanliceLemonade.com I recommend it

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Essential reading for self improvement

7 Habits is the best and most foundational self-improvement book I've read. Its subject and contents, i.e. principles and habits, are now the centre of my life. Decently read by the author - I recall hearing a different recording on YouTube that sounded more upbeat and enthusiastic. Highly recommended.

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Listening for the 3rd time.

Covey covers the 7 habits indepth and has writing through out to help you implement the habits in your life.

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Incredibly insightful

This book is extremely insightful and has given me a new view on many of the things that I do. The author narrates wonderfully – I never got bored. I have already recommended the book to friends and family and I plan to read it many more times and study it in the future.

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This is a book based on principles

This book is based on principles that have been in practice for many, many years. It is a beautiful compilation of so many philosophers from many years and brought together with the life of today. Truly a timeless book.

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MUST READ ASAP ESPECIALLY FOR TEENAGERS

I wish I had this wealth if knowledge as a teenager or even while in undergrad.

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