The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal ChangeThe 7 habits of highly effective people is recognised as one of the most influential books ever written. In this seminal work, Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centred approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, 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. The 7 Habits have become so famous because they work. From Habit 1: Be Proactive and Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind, millions of People have worked their way through the 7 and found in them a key to transforming their lives. This book has been the key to the success of legions of business leaders and individuals the world over. |
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User Review - Annie.LibTech - LibraryThingI feel so released after reading this book and really want to thank the author for the diagrams and strategies he provided in this book. The title fits the content very well and he uses the number 7 ... Read full review
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User Review - carterchristian1 - LibraryThingThis is the granddaddy of behavior modification by lists. Covey is a household name now. The seven habits continue to stand up. Of course they are really based in common sense. Pub first things first and do not procrastinate. Read full review
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| Title | The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change |
| Author | Stephen R. Covey |
| Publisher | Simon and Schuster, 2004 |
| ISBN | 0743272455, 9780743272452 |
| Length | 372 pages |
| Subjects | › Self-Help / Motivational & Inspirational |
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