Summary: The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People … In 15 Minutes The Super-Human Summary of Stephen Covey’s Best Selling Book

By James Good

This is a book summary for The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. The most essential information is condensed and organized so its easy to read, directly to the point and saves you loads of time! 

It is designed for:

1.) The busy individual familiar with the book and seek a solid reinforcement and better understanding of the classic principles presented. 

2.) The newcomer who values time spent on ACTION and EXECUTION, not reading.

Key Benefits:

• Excellent compact summary of the basic principles of 7 Habits in a fast, convenient format.
• Saves you precious time from re-reading the 400+ page book to re-absorb, remember and categorize concepts. We did all the work for you.
• Extraordinarily usable so you can keep the habits relevant and in front of you during your journey to become the best version of you.
• Provide fast refresher and cognitive embedding on self-improvement and personal achievement.

This summary is designed to be purchased alongside the reviewed title The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change.

• Language: English
• Publisher: James Good
• Release date: May 2, 2016
• ISBN: 9781533796004

Book preview

INTRODUCTION

Covey describes a system for self improvement based on the following 7 habits:

1.  Be Proactive

Take control of your life and make conscious decisions based on values and principles. Do not live reactively, always under the control of your feelings, circumstances and environment.

2.  Begin with the End in Mind

Always remember the main purpose of your life and live each day in accordance with your end goal.

3.  Put First Things Firs

Focus more on the things that help you live according to your mission statement and less on things that help you look busy.

4.  Think Win/Win

When dealing with interpersonal relationships, try to come up with solutions that will benefit both parties.

5.  Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

Learn to listen empathically, strive first to understand the other person. Once you master this, you will be better understood by others.

6.  Synergize

Keep an open mind in relationships and build trust that allows for non-protective communication. This will help you synergize and unleash the creative potential of your relationships.

7.  Sharpen the Saw

Always take the time to renew yourself and work on your physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health.

Adopting these habits, along with an inside out approach based on the character ethic instead of the personality ethic, is the secret to lasting success in life.

About the Book

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People burst on to the scene in 1989, since then selling millions of copies worldwide. In 1996, Forbes magazine declared 7 Habits to be one of the top ten business management books ever written. Everyone from Fortune 500 companies to the President of the United States has used the principles laid out in the