Unabridged Audiobook
Perhaps the entire book was better but this version is a cliffnote version only suited to those who want to brush up on material they already know. For those looking for motivation, look elsewhere. I can see how this was wildly successful a long time ago, because most of what you hear here is repeated in newer motivational material. As for the actual presentation of the CD, I found it very annoying to go from two different presenters. First, there is a professional reader that summarizes the material and then there is Stephen Covey himself (poorly recorded live) that throws in a story here and there. It goes back and forth like this throughout. Avoid..
Stephen Covey is good ... but he is repackaging for you the work of Napoleon Hill. Most people find Covey easier to listen to than Hill, so give it a shot. But this book isn't so much about success in achieving big goals as it is about living a principled and balanced life.
I should have read this book years ago, really a great start to thinking differently and turning ones life around in a more proactive manner. Great Narration of the Audio book. It had me anticipating where I had left off each day. I'll be reading this again in the next couple of months.
I am sure it is much better to attend one of Steven Covey's workshops than to listen to this abridged version. Between his voice (which is fluff and mushy) and the narrators, I was happy it was only one cd.
I enjoyed this book very much. I would definitely recommend this book to all my friends.
You should already know the 7 habits. How did this get to be a hit?
To my disappointment, this was a single track - one CD book. While it does serve as a quick reference to the material in the book and gets its point across, I would have enjoyed a little more depth on the discussion. Like Cliffnotes, you miss the character and the deeper meaning without a build up of whys and hows. Worth a listen to those that want a quick overview, but I wish I had spent my checkout on something a bit more substantial.
For me, it was everything it promised: a life-changing book! It provides a repertoire of logical and practical ways to reorganise one's life to be more productive and ethical. There are quite a few eye-opening gems. I need to listen to it again and take more notes! The narrator is clear, brings examples to life and uses the right pace and intonation that make more harduous passages easier to understand. I definitely recommend.
amazing book. I like it and wish if I read it earlier in my life.
The techniques given in this book have no expiration date. When the information is applied and used as described it is transformation. It is a book that I will refer back to of the often.
I found this book was very helpful and insightful.
this book is a must read. the narration is great
Worst narrator!!!! So boring you will fall asleep
The best book I have read/listened to this year by far... Relationships are key topic in this book.
Pretty good if your at the beginning of your personal development. Very good and easy to understand.
awesome book to read and to share with family and friends
It was an alright book but nothing miraculous. Simple points that are stretched out a little too much for me.
I like the book because it advocates for being a healthy, well-balanced person who's first commitment is to his/her own integrity. It talks about how being effective first involves mastery of the self. After that has been attained, a person can successfully work with others. It also goes on to explain the need for constant growth and how everyone should make that apart of their daily life. I believe in the principles laid out in this book and find it a refreshing change from most books in the self-help genre.
I thoroughly enjoyed the content of this book. I believe in taking the necessary steps to implement the teachings in the book into everyday life will have a significant positive impact on my life as well as anyone who really listens to it.
Stephen Covey is always good and convincing about living a balanced and yet dream-achieving life.
These ideas certainly stand the test of time. Really helpful!
Shurkle. Its ok. Wish I could of grasp more. Seems maybe too long. I think it could have been about 6 hours shorter. The author repeats himself using differently words. I'll have to listen again one day.
this book is highly efficient! I recommend it! Perception is reality to some people and it's good to know how to act
I love the insight I have gained and hope that it helps!
Works great for long drives to work or trips, helps pass the time.
Great Business Book! For small business owners, solo preneurs, sales professionals.
This was disappointing. Not very engaging. Didn't know I was buying the abridged version.
Far above average . This book is a classic every American every citizen of the world should have a copy read it study it and read it again.
Good insights that can be applied to both personal and professional relationships. The teachings and theories aren't rocket science, but they are well packaged here. However, I have two complaints, 1) In a few places, the narrator references a companion worksheet, which is not available on Audiobooks. 2) The musical interludes are rather annoying, drawn out and unnecessary. The book could probably have been cut down by almost 15 minutes without these interludes.
I must not be a highly effective person. Because it is now 3 months later and I don't even remember the book.
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