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  • 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 (39,649 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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Worth reading again in six months!

There is a reason this book is so popular world wide. I should have read it earlier and I plan to read more from this author!

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Great book

Simply amazing book. The way it was narrated was superb. I can read it again and will definitely enjoy

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Great book

7 habits of highly effective people is a masterpiece
I will read it once a year.

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Should read it

This is a nice book. The starting is at a very slow pace but once you complete the book it is an interesting book

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Handbook or Textbook for Life

Many of us might be looking for a quick handbook for life. This is pretty much that, except that it's a lot bigger than a handbook. It's like a textbook for life. It gives you most of what you need to know about life, including methods for successful relationships (personal and business), how to be successful in general, how to improve your spiritual life, and more.
It's a must-read, but it's also a serious read. I don't mean to put you off. Everyone unstressed in personal/spiritual/professional development should read this. You can start at the beginning and get the gist of it or go all the way and get all the detail. Like a good textbook, you can go back to it for a refresher. It is a textbook for life.
That's just my own personal reaction.

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Wonderfully Life Changing!

This book is always very timely to read! I'd reccomend it for everyone! Enjoy it!

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Having a hard time

Would you listen to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People again? Why?

I would probably read it.

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I am having a hard time finishing this audio book. I know this may sound ridiculous to some, but I can not stand the sound of spit/saliva in this guy's mouth. I hate to admit it but I'm sure there are people out there who might have noticed and feel the same way.

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Amazing

I wish I'd read this book in college to prepare for my future. Even though I'm well into life the principles are applicable and necessary to my success.

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Brilliant book for those who seek purpose in life

Brilliant book for those who is looking for a purpose

A very well structured and presented idea of 7 principles that should spine the life of one.
It really helped me personally to better understand myself and source of my uncertainty for the purpose in life. Helped in prioritization and relationship. Helped to make life - changing decisions.
Don’t expect it to be another book for tricks to success in negotiations or deal with you daily routine at work. It is very different type of book that is more about inner you.
All in all must read if you are looking for some framework in life, some structure to cross check your personal priorities.

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phenomenal book.

I've read many self help books. they would all be contained within the 7 habits.

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