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Summary: How to Turn Yourself Into A Robot
Review: I don't know why so many people think this book is so special. What I saw in it was just ideas that we all know explained in a way so complicated with confusing drawings and schematics that make the book very annoying. Even without this practice of easy concepts into rocket science, the ideas seem unnatural and contrary to the things that make us human. Maybe it is just what some people want so they can translate each activity into a formula or a matrix.
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Summary: food for thought... great introspective book
Review: Great book for those who really want to put in the effort to distinguish themselves from the herd. Warning for people looking for quick fixes - this is not all that, if you can't devote the effort and time this is not for you; but I don't mind, quick fixes do unfix themselves promptly. Steve also took his time to explain why not to fall for the 'techniques', I loved it.The last but one chapter is a bit unclear, author explains what is 'Synergy' but doesn't really give a clear cut way to create it, but I don't blame him for that, it's a tough job like diagnosing solely by checking pulse, you have to get a feel for it yourself, be open to the idea that that all people, even those who sincerely try, may not reach the topmost level of interdependence, but it certainly helps getting in the right direction. The 'inside out' approach makes absolute sense, this is more than a book. If you try to practice the learnings you can achieve mental peace, or at least can spot what's causing the lack of it.
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Summary: Character And Leadership
Review: I will be simple and to the point. As a long-time fan of Stephen Covey, I think his books are at the top of the heap of how-to books on character and leadership. I know they have helped me in my career. And, though I don't have a horse in this race, I have to tell you that I think the best book I have ever read that compliments Stephen Covey's books by presenting the easiest and most understandable explanations of the philosophical basis for all of the ideas in Mr. Covey's books is Norman Thomas Remick's book, "West Point: Character Leadership.....".
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Summary: Comments...
Review: I think this is a good book to read. Not everything in this book works for me but I can use some of the things mentioned in this book. I understand ideas in this book may go against some 'traditional' believes or whatever you want to call it. This book doesn't teach you how to be a 'complete' person. If you think this book teaches you how to take advantage of other people or deceive them for your own gain, well, maybe you should read a book with a title "How to think positively" or "How to be a good person in society" as a prerequisite? Is this book perfect for everyone? NO. Does this book work for everyone? NO. If the ideas in this book work for you and makes your life better and makes you happier, who cares where the idea in the book comes from?
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Summary: Not a quick fix
Review: I felt that this was a good book if you were a dedicated soul. This is truly not a quick fix. It takes serious self analysis before you even get to the first habit. If you are afraid of what you do not know about yourself, then perhaps this wouldn't be the book for you. However, if you are comfortable with yourself and you know what needs improvement within your life and the way you handle it, then perhaps this is the book for you. I liked it because its relevant in more than one aspect of life. You can use the paradigm in relationship, business transactions, as well as parenting. In order to get the book to work for you, you must walk into with your eyes wide open and understand that change is not always comfortable and will take dedication and patience to overcome.
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Summary: Wonderful Book
Review: Great self help book. This book along with In-Law Drama the novel helped me get myself together.
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Summary: Overlong and unoriginal...
Review: Save your money and buy Dale Carnegie's books. They are coincise, easy to read and packed with a huge amount of invaluable information.
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Summary: Don't be fooled by the cheesy title!
Review: Are you thinking like I was thinking before buying this book? Are you somewhat repelled by the cheesy title as I was? Are you not willing to waste your time reading a book that only rephrases the same material inspirational books have been repeating for ages now? Because I was before I bought to this book, and even after purchasing it. However, once I started it I realized how mistaken I was! The first problem I had with the title was the mentioning of habits! I assumed that the author would be talking about habits you read in books written by Carnegie or whoever such as reviewing your behavior every week, thinking twice before talking, and other similar habits. And only after hearing so much about the book and how it greatly affected the lives of many that I decided to buy it. But I was still worried that it will only offer psychological quick fixes. However upon starting the book I realized how wrong I was. The author begins by redefining the word "Habit" as he sees it. He explains that a habit is not a mechanism of behavior, but instead a paradigm to live by and apply on all your life's situations. Then Mr. Covey explains that to learn or acquire a habit the person must possess three qualities in relation to that habit. The person must possess the will, the ability, and the know-how. After that the author introduces the notion of the emotional bank account. He explains that every human has an emotional bank account with every other human. And one can not withdraw from that account if the person did not deposit in it in the first place. Deposits can be in the forms of polite gestures and kind comments up to special favors and personal support. Then he starts talking about the 7 habits he's about to introduce and how to learn them to get the most out of them. He suggests a method, which I found to be very effective, that requires you to commit yourself to teaching whatever you learn to a friend or a relative. Knowing that you're going to pass this information to another person and most probably will have to answer questions and inquiries will entice you to learn harder and avoid skipping any issues. He also explains that the habits must be learned and implemented in sequence, and that it won't be as effective if you start with the second or third habit if you haven't practiced the first habit. By the time I finished this long introduction I realized that I'm reading a very interesting book, and that Mr. Covey must have points of great value to teach. And I was right. I won't list the 7 habits here as a previous reviewer did because I believe that most of these habits are already known to us at some level. Mentioning them here in short will not add anything and will not help you understand how related and interdependent they are to each other. Mr. Covey did that job amazingly! This is the conclusion I came out with after finishing this book! The book truly helped me improve my performance over the matter of 2 weeks! My performance at work was deteriorating and I was on the verge of breaking up with my girlfriend whom I've been with for more than 2 years. Yet after reading this book I began excelling again at work and my relationship have never been better! Of course, this book will provide you no magical solutions! But it will sure teach you how to construct your own magical wand! I wholeheartedly recommend reading this book!
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Summary: Read 7 habits to change your life
Review: During a business trip in US in 1990, before Amazon.com was existing, I was spending, as usual, half a day in a bookstore to discover novelties in US management. I bought immediately 7 habits and read it straight through. It really changed my life by becoming my lighthouse as Stephen R. Covey is saying. Since that date I offered it many time to my co-workers and I have always been rewarded by a better effectiveness from them. The lighthouse can be seen by all the boats sailing on the inefficiency ocean. But my last pleasure was when I offered 7 habits to my 22 years old son for Christmas 2000, not knowing what would be his response to this American culture of success. Last Christmas 2001 I got the answer, when he offered 7 habits to his cousin. Thanks to Stephen R. Covey the effectiveness chain is expanding all over the world. If you want to be part of this chain read this book and your life will be changing.
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Summary: Read It!
Review: If you can only read three books for the rest of your life...these are the three I recommend: 1.) Breaking the Pattern
2.) How to Win Friend and Influence People
3.) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People If you read all three of these books, you'll be set for life! "Breaking the Pattern" shows you how to reach all the goals you've ever wanted to. "How to Win Friends" makes sure that you wont be alone when you do reach those goals, and Stephen Covey teaches you how to do both most effectively! With these three books, you can't lose! You won't lose! I've been recommending them to all my dearest friends!
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