This is a chapter-by-chapter summary of a book by late Stephen R. Covey, writer of the most-effective personal development book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (first published 1989). One chapter, one article. Read this summary, buy the book. Grow!
In order to be truly effective, you must fully address yourself first, concentrate on your goals while being proactive and seeking to synergize with others, build relationships and finally having and maintain a balanced lifestyle. Here is a quick revision of the key messages of this book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (click title to read):
#1 Be Proactive and take all the matters in your hands.
#2 Begin With End In Mind by envisioning long-term goals daily.
#4 Think Win-Win and try to create situations of mutual benefits with other people.
#5 Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood for efficient communication.
#6 Synergize with others for best results and benefits that you couldn’t gain by yourself only.
#7 Sharpen the Saw having and maintaining a balanced life so you can practice all above.
Thank you for reading my short review of this book. I hope you’ll be inspired and – grow!
Be An Highly Effective Person
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