This book was a publishing phenomenon in the early 1990s, and it deserved to be.
Stephen R. Covey managed to repackage an ethical and moral tradition thousands of years in development and make it meaningful to a late twentieth century, secular audience.
Most of what you find in this book you will find in Aristotle, Cicero, Benedict, Tillotson and their heirs. Covey adds a few references to psychology, a twentieth century science, and many to Viktor Frankl, a sage of the Holocaust. Covey wraps the mix in a distinctively American can-do program of easy-looking steps calling, mostly, for self-discipline.
The result is a quite worthwhile, useful manual for self-improvement.
I sincerely believe that most readers, like you, can learn something useful from this book, though some will find the style too familiar and easy-going, and the prescriptions easier to agree with than to act upon, much less adopt as habits.
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4 Responses to “Why you should read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”
Subscribe toHey Ronnie,
I have seen this book before but I have not had the pleasure to read it. I will add it to the list of books I want to read and I will be up a copy ASAP. I need all the help I can get in trying to make myself a better person. The Bible is my main source that keeps me headed in the right direction. Thanks for the post my friend!
Friends 4 Life!
You should get one asap -its a great read and practical too.
Thanks Eddie. ^^
Hi Ronnie,
I clicked the link but the page stated that the offer is already unavailable.
I'll check with our call center library for a copy. :)
To readers: Great book! The first habit is "Be proactive." That's where I got the idea for my blog's title. Steven Covey gives effective advice on how to be effective. Go and get a copy!
To Ronnie: Hey, great post! I just stumbled upon your blog through Entrecard. Will be visiting your blog more often. :)
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