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Summary: Proven Success Strategies.
Review: If it's true that strategies are like recipes, then this wonderful book by Stephen Covey holds the recipe for success. A key word right in the title is "habit" not The 7 "suggestions", it's the 7 "habits" When you take success strategies and turn them into everyday practiced habits, you get results.I've read the negative reviews and can only assume that Dr. Coveys detractors either don't have the ability or desire or the discipline to practice habits. Perhaps if Dr Covey chaged the title of this book to "7 seconds to achieve ultimate success without effort" they would have liked this book more. Other books I recommed are "Life Strategies" by McGraw and "SuperSelf" by Givens. Great books.
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Summary: I've heard Covey speak on this book.....
Review: The book, no matter what your opinion is of it, can never be as bad as sitting through Mr. Covey's lecture about it.
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Summary: Good sense
Review: I read this book almost ten years ago. Since then, I have bought it several other times to give to friends and family. Hostile reviews I read on the Amazon site surprised me. I have read extensively in philosophy. Ideas in Covey's book come from various sources and are not particularly new or original, but they are profound, and the way he expresses them makes them easy to apply to daily life. You need not agree with them all, but if you think and act on the seven habits you will be more effective. Covey keeps his promise. Reading the book made me see my own attitudes in a different way. Of course it was my pondering, not the book itself, changed my life for the better, but the book inspired the thought. I really have trouble understanding how anyone could be hostile to the book, unless it is because it takes away an excuse to wallow in self pity.
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Summary: STOP STALLING
Review: STOP STALLING: Read this book now to improve your effectiveness and the quality of your life!If you are only going to read one book this year, read this one. It is a must in every business and home library. I pick it up off the shelf every two months or so just to refresh and drive home the framework. You should, too. These are timeless principles that will keep you focused where you should be looking. Also recommended for those who work in business management: Dr. Covey's newer work, Principle-Centered Leadership, and the 2,000 Percent Solution."
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Summary: It didn't help
Review: I was excited when this book first came out because I really needed the help. But i must admit, this book did absolutely nothing for me. My boss still walked all over me. My ex-wife still hated me. My kids still wouldn't talk to me. And the bottle still called to me. The only thing buying this book helped was Covey's bank account. If you're considering buying this book, i strongly suggest you look elsewhere, like the Catholic Church.
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Summary: Covey shows his ignorance
Review: Stephen Covey is nothing but an ignorant man who decided to write down a list of things that everyone already does and make some money off of it. It's an outrage, really. He's trying to tell you how to live your life. He's trying to change your beliefs. That should be up to the individual, not some book. You should not be listening to this man who himself has never done anything important. Do a complete philosophical review of your life. See if all your thinking needs to be changed. Covey begins with the assumption that you should stay where you are and make the best of it. That really means he's indoctrinating you for your employer. It's outrageous. I'm sure that it conflicts with many of your religious beliefs, readers. You should think about that. Don't do this half-way fix that's going to try to make you feel better and do nothing to help you as a person. Go to someone -- a philosopher, priest, psychiatrist -- who might actually give you help.
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Summary: Get real help. . .
Review: . . . if you read this book. I don't know what else to tell you. If you think that some bozo who's only interested in making money for himself can help you become a success, think again. You need to talk to a professional. Someone who will help solve your real problems. You must have fallen to some deep, depressing place if you have resorted to reading this trite trash and think it's good. Covey, you deserve to go to jail for conning people so badly. You should admit you're not helping anyone but yourself and give all the money back.
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Summary: Highly inspirational and motivational book!
Review: I have yet to find and read a book that will influence and motivate me as much as the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People." This book continues to be the best book I have ever read. If you constantly strive to better your family, community and yourself, this book will serve as a perfect guideline to achieve emotional, spiritual and physical balance in your life. A must read!
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Summary: Inspirational reading that will change the way you look at l
Review: An excellent book which teaches so much. I now have a mission statement and review it regularly. I have a planner which I use daily, scheduling my most important roles weekly. I have since become a facilitator for this programme and look forward to running my first workshop!
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Summary: disapointing
Review: Covey has done a cut and paste job of other self-help books. it is easy to write a book after having reviewed other people's books. I respect anthony robbins (after all a man who can make you walk on fire must know something) and Jim Rohn, who is a successful businesman first and an speaker second. what is coverys's claim to fame? why should we believe him? i find his language rather too fluffy and wonder if he is for real. all said and done , i did find 2 pages in the book useful, where he decribes circle of concern and circle of influence. other than that, i think covery is prejudiced, wants to impose his ideas on others and lives in some dream world of his and frankly , is a CON MAN.
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