The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

This eBook is a summary of the classic ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ by Dr. Stephen R. Covey.

‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ was first published in 1989 and quickly became a bestseller. After selling over 25 million copies this book remains a standout in the personal development genre and continues to help millions of people become more effective in their professional and personal lives.

This book’s impact on some of the most successful and influential people of our time, including CEOs, presidents and respected academics, has further solidified its place as one of the greatest books that one can read to increase their effectiveness. 

A Book Summary

‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ is a big book at over 430 pages, depending on the edition you read. If you are low on time, reading over 430 pages may simply be out of the question, which is where this eBook comes in! This eBook presents just the most important and impactful ideas discussed in ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’’ but removes the less important aspects of the book. You are left with a summary that will provide all of the core benefits of reading the full 430 page book but without the time commitment. 

Book Synopsis

Stephen Covey has identified seven key habits that the most successful people often possess. He studied writings about human success that dated as far back as 1776 and was able to identify the distinct characteristics the world’s most successful people had in common. These characteristics produced habits that made these people successful beyond their peers. Stephen Covey believes anyone can follow these habits and produce the success they desire.

In One Sentence

Apply these seven habits to your life to increase your effectiveness and success.

The Author

Dr. Stephen R. Covey (1932-2012) was an authority on human relations and leadership. He constantly brought new insight and understanding to millions of people throughout his life. An academic, teacher, speaker and organizational consultant, Stephen Covey cracked the code of human effectiveness.