Rating: 
Summary: Seek first to understand
Review: In spite of wide acceptance as one of the best books ever written about how to improve the quality of life through developing habits that promote more effective interpersonal interactions, there do seem to be some reviewers who just don't get it! What I have noticed about the unfavorable reviews is that they tend to lack both substance and focus. If someone disagrees with something Covey has written, their disagreement would be significantly more meritorious if they would explain why they disagree instead of simply name calling. On the other hand, the type of poor communication exemplified by the name callers, certainly serves to validate the need for what Covey has to say. My experience has been that the Seven Habits really work. This book is required reading in a number of university courses and I continue to give copies of it to people whom I believe would profit from reading it. I sincerely believe that Covey's Seven Habits have significantly improved the lives of countless people and I applaud both his dedication to that end and his skill in communicating the very important things he has to say.
Rating: 
Summary: Self-Help for Dummies
Review: I'm ordinarily wary of books like this that promise to transform your life within the span of 300 pages, but I figured 10 million readers (as the cover states) can't be wrong.I pray I'm never trapped in an elevator with any of them. After trudging through Covey's scary, cultish gobblygook, I have to wonder, "Are people so desperate for guidance that they actually believe this garbage." The book is about as insightful as my dog and about as deep as an episode of Jenny Jones. When a follower complains to Covey that his marriage is over, Covey recommends (over and over) that the man "love her." Wow, why didn't I think of that. Ever see "Being There", with Peter Sellers? I'm betting Covey and Sellers have a lot in common.
Rating:
Summary: A Ultimate source for people who enjoy reading B.S.
Review: The author of the book is undoubtedly a great story taller, his ability to make some basic common senses in to a 300+ page big book is outstanding. However, most of the stuff in his book are pointless garbage, full of BS. A excellent reference book for BS person. You can talk about personal change all day long and all night long but you will never get anyting if your don't act. Don't waste you time reading this book, keep you mind open and your hand working, live by your common senses ultimately you will be a highly effective people. Believe me!
Rating:
Summary: "Any one can change" says Covey. I could change
Review: I started reading this book three years ago and ever since it has been next to my bed, like a bible. I always believe that books and casettes are my best friends. That way, I read this book whenever I feel like and often. I try to discuss what I read with others as Covey says and understand better. The book changed me from an egoistic guy to a normal person after reading 'Think Win-Win'. It made me live better and focussed after reading 'Begin with the end in mind'. It made me to differentiate Important things to Urgent things after reading 'First things First'. (I bought that book too to understand the habit better) Every habit affected (and affecting me) my life and I would recommend anyone who is interested in chaging themselves to buy this book. You live only once and so live better. This book is not a just another book to give a casual read - but to study, to understand and to live better.
Rating:
Summary: How can such a great book be so bad on audio
Review: Read this book, it is great. But do not buy the audio version. Between the trite church-like music and the gushing adoration of the narrarator to Mr Covey, this CD is unlistenable.
Rating:
Summary: Patronising drivel
Review: What can I say about this book that has not already been vociferouslysaid? Pure and utter drivel, insincere, self-satisfied, uselessdrivel. ( ) END
Rating: 
Summary: Una llamada de atención
Review: Al leer este libro en una clase de MaestrÃa en Administracion (MBA) te das cuenta de que muchas de las cosas que haces actualmente no son importantes. Te ayuda a encontrar lo que es realmente importante y lo que se necesita para poder conseguirlo.
Rating: 
Summary: Seven Habits of Highly Wealthy Bored Yuppies Only
Review: Since the book has been a bestseller for years and years, I decided to read it. Basically, it didn't tell me anything I didn't know already, and most of what it told I couldn't use. I don't have the time (nor small enough handwriting) to make out a complicated spreadsheet concerning my activities and goals everyday. This book is about 90 percent geared toward people who own their own companies. Most of the time it talks about how a person can make his/her workplace better. Though I agree with his solutions, the problem is that if you aren't running the show where you work, you generally have very little input about how things get done. I like my job very much and get along with my supervisors, but as a rule they do not appreciate suggestions on how they should do things. Their attitude is "I'm the boss, and you do as I say, regardless of whether you like it or not." Also I didn't like the fact that he decided to put people into catagories, and basically saying that if you're not focused on 'principles' and don't act a certain way all the time, there is something wrong with you. Nobody I know fits exactly into those stereotypes. I know some people who are very religious, and others who love to socialize, etc. but they don't act the way he describes. Also, he never exactly spelled out what the 'principles' were in any detail. If you have a lot of money, time, and are in a high position in some sort of corporation, this book might be for you. If you're just an ordinary person, like me, I'd recommend you skip it.
Rating:
Summary: 7 Habits, Zero Insights
Review: Most overrated book of the decade. Surely it is merely the cool title that inspires people to buy this collection of obvious observations and feel-good self-improvement theoretical jargon. Anybody that actually finds the ideas in this book to be original is probably too dense to ever be an 'effective' person themselves.
Rating:
Summary: This Book is helpful to people @ ALL levels of Effectiveness
Review: I am Surprised at some reviews as this book is full of wisdom and was obviously written by a great man. Whether you are having serious trouble with life and are truly ineffective or whether you seek more effectiveness in your successful life; this book will benefit you. The Seven Habits are easy to understand and are applicable in a host of life situations. The book DOES, however, require a certain (normal) degree of imagination and intellect, as it does go into deep issues that are difficult to fathom by people who have seriously underdeveloped conscience, imagination and/or self-awareness; the principles are also difficult to apply by those who lack Will. I liked the book, it took more than the average time to read, but it was worth it. I strongly recommend it. I also recommend (for different paradigms) Life Strategies by Phil McGraw, The Prince by Niccollo Machiavelli and Lincoln on Leadership by Donald Philips. You can find reviews on all these books in my members page.
| 
