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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

30th Anniversary Edition

Simon & Schuster, 2020
First Edition: 1989 more...


Editorial Rating

10

Qualities

  • Innovative
  • Applicable

Recommendation

In this updated edition of the late Stephen R. Covey's bestseller, Sean Covey draws on ancient wisdom, modern psychology and 20th century science and wraps the mix in a distinctively American can-do program of easy-looking steps calling mostly for self-discipline. This classic – now in a new 30th anniversary edition with a foreword by Jim Collins – is a popular, trusted manual for self-improvement, although you still may find some prescriptions easier to agree with than to act upon.

Take-Aways

  • You are what you habitually do, so adopt productive habits. You have the ability to improve your habits and your life.
  • Focus on developing character, not personality. 
  • Choose sound principles – integrity, dignity, quality, service, patience, perseverance, caring, courage – and endeavor to live by them by adopting seven habits.

About the Authors

Sean Covey is Executive Vice President of Global Solutions and Partnerships for FranklinCovey and a New York Times bestselling author. His books include The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever MakeThe 7 Habits of Happy KidsThe 4 Disciplines of Execution and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. The late Stephen R. Covey was vice-chairman of FranklinCovey and founder of the Covey Leadership Center. His bestsellers include The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.


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