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)

Great recap and reminder

I would highly recommend this book as a reminder for those who previously read the seven habits of highly effective people. It is an excellent summary of the key points as well as an introduction to the eighth habit.

Universal and Timeless

Always great reminders and principles for personal and professional endeavors. A nice condensed listen in the car or during a workout.

AWESOME BOOK

I really enjoyed this book and it has helped me in my personal development journey.

Right on Time

I’m in tears.

I don’t expect that line to evoke any emotion from anyone reading this review. But I can’t upon this title many times and just pushed it to the side as another self help cash in. Boy was I ever wrong. This combination of principles and theories by Stephen Covey hit every major marker in being a better person on and off the clock. The last part of The 8th Habit hit home for me. That’s how the tears came rolling. That’s why I want you to buy this book.

Awesome Wisdom

I have listened to this Book completely at the lease 30 times, I have referenced it even more!
This book is truly a gift to Humanity!

To the point & very good

Would you listen to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 3-Hour Abridgement) again? Why?

Its to the point & specific.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 3-Hour Abridgement)?

Getting to know the 7 habits & going back when discussing a new habit

Which scene was your favorite?

The bank in Bangladesh

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

A simple pdf to go along as a reminder list would be great

Great book

Great book for anyone that wants motivation. :)
It help me to have better customer service and be a better person

Great quick listen

Excellent information and easy to listen to! I haven't read or listened to the full book yet and wanted to start with the abridged version. This was still very powerful and helpful. I felt like I got a great deal of quality info from it. Best of all it was straight forward and to the point without any fluff. I will definitely be revisiting this one often.

good recap of the 7 habits with bonus 8th.

Covey's classic that points us to what matters most. I highly recommend it. it will remind you of keeping your focus where it needs to be for lasting success.

Intriguing and purposeful!

I always get new nuggets of applicable wisdom every time I listen to this! It’s really helped me see life better and ways that I can make my life better!