Millions of people have read it, but unfortunately many people don't make the commitment to actually apply the habits in their everyday life. If they did, it's a "can't go wrong" success formula. However, it is not an "instant fix" formula that is the rub for many. Dr. Covey writes well and holds the reader's attention. His arguments are sound and it comes across that he practices what he preaches. The section on the basic life assumptions that are unconsciously adopted by people that keep them stuck is particularly useful. These fall under the general category of the psychology of "paradigm changing," which is a revelation to many readers. I also enjoyed that the book sticks to seven pivotal habits and puts the spotlight on them. From these, most other productive habits logically follow as a consequence. In this sense, his formula is simple. It gives great, practical advice that one could start implementing immediately. Everyone, no matter what level you are at, could learn something about living more successfully by reading this book. The Seven habits are so natural and true that I smacked myself on the head a couple of times while reading it for the second time. Over and over Covey stated things I believe everyone already knew deep down, but had never thought of in the particular and he phrased it in a perfect
Millions of people have read it, but unfortunately many people don't make the commitment to actually apply the habits in their everyday life. If they did, it's a "can't go wrong" success formula. However, it is not an "instant fix" formula that is the rub for many. Dr. Covey writes well and holds the reader's attention. His arguments are sound and it comes across that he practices what he preaches. The section on the basic life assumptions that are unconsciously adopted by people that keep them stuck is particularly useful. These fall under the general category of the psychology of "paradigm changing," which is a revelation to many readers. I also enjoyed that the book sticks to seven pivotal habits and puts the spotlight on them. From these, most other productive habits logically follow as a consequence. In this sense, his formula is simple. It gives great, practical advice that one could start implementing immediately. Everyone, no matter what level you are at, could learn something about living more successfully by reading this book. The Seven habits are so natural and true that I smacked myself on the head a couple of times while reading it for the second time. Over and over Covey stated things I believe everyone already knew deep down, but had never thought of in the particular and he phrased it in a perfect