Everyone strives for something in their life. Some succeed, and they become successful, famous. Others do not, and they look for the cause of their failures in external circumstances or others. Why this happens, explains Stephen Covey. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is a book that helps people.
About the author
The American Stephen R. Covey has played a huge role in the lives of many people from all over the world. The books on personal growth written by this author helped them look at the world and themselves with completely different eyes. He is known for teaching leadership, life management and other aspects of self-improvement. He is the author of many books on the subject.
Popularity of the book
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People was named one of the top 25 management books by Time magazine in 2011. It has been published in seventy-three countries in thirty-eight languages. It was first seen by the world in 1989.
About the content
The book presents a systematic approach to setting goals based on a person's life priorities. The author gives recommendations regarding the achievement of the intended. It is also about how to change through self-improvement. Emphasis is placed on the fact that changes require hard work and time. The book teaches effective relationships in society and at home, as well as the skills of successful self-management. All in all, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a guide for those who are ready to change and become better.
What you need to do to be successful (from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People)
1. Take responsibility for what happens to you. Admit it - you are to blame for everything that happens around you (both good and bad). Be the creator of your own destiny.
2. Before you start doing something, decide where you are going, what is your ultimate goal. Draw a picture in your mind of what you want the result to be.
3. Do what's most important first. Even if the deadlines are tolerated, do not put off significant things for "later", as "later" may never come.
4. Act in your own interests and the interests of others. Then people will want to do business with you more than once. And this is already in your interests.5. Learn to understand other people, then you will be understood. If opinions differ, ask politely what exactly the person did not like and how they see the solution to the problem.
6. Findlike-minded people. This will get you closer to your goal faster. Together with others you can do so much more.
7. Do not stop on the path of self-improvement. This applies to all aspects of your development: spiritual, physical, emotional and social.
Conclusion
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People lays out truths that most people have known for a long time. But the very reading of the works of this author or many others does not give anything. To achieve the desired effect, it is necessary to practice what is recommended by personal growth experts. It's hard, but possible. If the goal is worthwhile and you are a strong person, read, act and become successful.
