Analysis Of The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People By Stephen Covey

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Stephen Covey is the author of several books that have dominated the business world, and everyone for that matter. In fact, according to Martin’s (2012) article, Covey’s book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People has sold over 25 million copies and over a million audiobooks. There is a large percentage of Fortune 500 companies that turn to this book for its advice that Covey points out as were the reasons behind efficacy of good behavior; he often is found stating that he believed everything in this book was knowledge everyone already knew, but just did not practice. I personally chose to cover this book due to my undergraduate degree being related to business; I wished to share it with others and hope to spread the impact it can make by pointing out the obvious. I also was given this book upon graduation, but never paid much attention to it, it has been ignored for far too long and I am working on incorporating these habits into my daily life.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is written in a way that, if it is acted out in everyday life, will improve not only the original reader, but everyone who is to come in contact with that individual. The seven habits are little things to be incorporated into everyday life, and easily can be with a little practice. The first habit is be proactive; simply …show more content…

It clearly relates each habit to one another, and gives plenty of examples to ensure the reader fully understands the concept, instead of gaining an idea of what the point is. It is easy to see why it has had such a strong impact worldwide. Covey points out everyday actions that can be slightly altered to give a more positive outlook on life. After reading The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, I have discovered that I need to create more endings. By this, my plans after finishing school were not fully concrete, this allowed others to sway me in directions that were not necessarily in my best

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