STEPHEN R. COVEY

THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

PEOPLE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stephen Richards Covey was an American educator, author, businessman, and keynote speaker. 

His other books include First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families, The 8th Habit, The Leader In Me, One Child at a Time. 

ABOUT THE BOOK

It was first published in 1989

The audio version became the first non-fiction audio-book in U.S. publishing history to sell more than one million copies.

In August 2011 Time listed Seven Habits as one of "The 25 Most Influential Business Management Books"

BOOK SUMMARY

INDEPENDENCE

Habit 1: Be Proactive- they take initiative

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind- they focus on goals

Habit 3: Put First Things First- they set priorities

INTERDEPENDENCE

Habit 4: Think Win-Win- they only win when others win

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood- they communicate

Habit 6: Synergize- they cooperate

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw- they reflect on and repair their deficiencies

FAVORITE QUOTES

“Happiness, like unhappiness, is a proactive choice.”

“Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be and he will become as he can and should be.”

“We see the world, not as it is, but as we are - or, as we are conditioned to see it.”

RECOMMENDATIONS

The 7 Habits is one of those books which will probably remain ageless throughout the years.

The 'Seven Habits' are a remarkable set of inspirational standards for anyone who seeks to live a full, purposeful and good life

We would recommend and encourage you to explore covey’s ideas and methods for self improvement.