The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey, Simon & Schuster, 384 pages (January 1, 2005). ISBN:0684858398

Title & Author:	The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen R. Covey
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Stephen R. Covey has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a doctorate from Brigham Young University.

In the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey presents an integrated approach for solving personal and professional problems. The seven habits are:

1- Be Proactive - control your life, don't let it be controlled by others.
2- Begin with the End in Mind - focus on what you really want in life.
3- Put First Things First - don't be distracted by less important things.
4- Think Win/Win - pursue activities that lead to success for everyone participating in them.
5- Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
6- Synergize
7- Sharpen the Saw: renewal of the four dimensions of your nature: Physical; spiritual; mental; and social/emotional.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is probably the most influential book on life skills and time management written in the last decade. For instance, many time management gurus talk about Quadrant 2 time management, i.e. pursuing important areas of your life that are not urgent. Stephen Covey originated the idea of Quadrant 2 (and the three other quadrants) in this book. 

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is well worth getting, as are the seven habits it recommends.