Comments on: Stephen Covey: Did The Seven Habits Make A Difference? http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/ Good Habits for a Great Life! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:41:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: MITBeta @ Don't Feed the Alligators http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-3212 MITBeta @ Don't Feed the Alligators Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:50:52 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/#comment-3212 I tried to get through 7 Habits a number of times and never succeeded. But for some reason one of the successor books, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families really hit home for me. Even though the habits are all the same, perhaps it was the recent birth of our daughter that drove many of the points a bit deeper. Like you, I don't think I apply the advice in the book perfectly, but I frequently find myself coming back to the principles in the book and striving to adhere more closely to them. I find this is especially helpful when it comes to my business relationships, specifically as it regards those who work under me. You might be interested in the fact that Covey has a blog that's not a huge strain on an RSS Reader (ie he only posts every now and then...). I find it to be a great reminder of some of the little points made in his books. http://www.stephencovey.com/blog/ <abbr><em><abbr><em>Read MITBeta @ Don't Feed the Alligators´s latest article - <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DontFeedTheAlligators/~3/500605757/taking-a-personal-finance-holiday" rel="nofollow">Taking a Personal Finance Holiday</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> I tried to get through 7 Habits a number of times and never succeeded. But for some reason one of the successor books, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families really hit home for me. Even though the habits are all the same, perhaps it was the recent birth of our daughter that drove many of the points a bit deeper.

Like you, I don’t think I apply the advice in the book perfectly, but I frequently find myself coming back to the principles in the book and striving to adhere more closely to them. I find this is especially helpful when it comes to my business relationships, specifically as it regards those who work under me.

You might be interested in the fact that Covey has a blog that’s not a huge strain on an RSS Reader (ie he only posts every now and then…). I find it to be a great reminder of some of the little points made in his books.

http://www.stephencovey.com/blog/

Read MITBeta @ Don’t Feed the Alligators´s latest article – Taking a Personal Finance Holiday

]]> By: fathersez http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-3115 fathersez Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:06:30 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/#comment-3115 The 7 Habits has also made a great impact in my life. Prof. Covey writes so well. I still remember his statement that the self help books of the more recent times are more focussed on quick fixes, unlike the books from earlier times. I presented The 7 Habits to a friend in Ghana and he was so impressed that he has yet to stop thanking me for the book. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Read fathersez´s latest article - <a href="http://www.fathersez.com/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/" rel="nofollow">Merry Christmas and Happy New Year</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> The 7 Habits has also made a great impact in my life. Prof. Covey writes so well.

I still remember his statement that the self help books of the more recent times are more focussed on quick fixes, unlike the books from earlier times.

I presented The 7 Habits to a friend in Ghana and he was so impressed that he has yet to stop thanking me for the book.

Read fathersez´s latest article – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

]]> By: TStrump http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-3074 TStrump Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:48:46 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/#comment-3074 For me it's the RICH DAD series of books. When I read the first one, a light bulb went off in my head. For me it’s the RICH DAD series of books.
When I read the first one, a light bulb went off in my head.

]]> By: Jeremy Day http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-2979 Jeremy Day Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:56:46 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/#comment-2979 Hi Jeff, There is a great little book you might enjoy called The Other 90% by Robert Cooper. I think its right up your alley. Cheers, Jeremy <abbr><em><abbr><em>Read Jeremy Day´s latest article - <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InsightWriter/~3/483425976/" rel="nofollow">This is a Shout Out</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Hi Jeff,

There is a great little book you might enjoy called The Other 90% by Robert Cooper. I think its right up your alley.

Cheers,
Jeremy

Read Jeremy Day´s latest article – This is a Shout Out

]]> By: Jeff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-2969 Jeff Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:52:20 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/#comment-2969 @Steve - Books affect people in different ways. At the time, 7 Habits really moved me. I believe the timing has to be right. @Sherry - 7 Habits definitely uses a lot of principles straight from the Bible. I'll have to take a look at Divine Center. @Dorothy - Its interesting how so many of us remember our first (self-improvement book that is)! As I stated above, 7 Habits put me on a quest and I've never looked back. This might be the biggest and longest lasting impact it had on me. Thanks for your comments and suggestions! @Steve – Books affect people in different ways. At the time, 7 Habits really moved me. I believe the timing has to be right.

@Sherry – 7 Habits definitely uses a lot of principles straight from the Bible. I’ll have to take a look at Divine Center.

@Dorothy – Its interesting how so many of us remember our first (self-improvement book that is)! As I stated above, 7 Habits put me on a quest and I’ve never looked back. This might be the biggest and longest lasting impact it had on me.

Thanks for your comments and suggestions!

]]> By: Dorothy http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-2966 Dorothy Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:24:16 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/#comment-2966 My first was Wayne Dyer's Your Erroneous Zones. I haven't read 7 Habits, but I'm thinking I should after reading these comments... One for entrepreneurs you may not have heard of (full disclosure - I do sell it) that's deceptively simple-sounding yet profound: The Entrepreneurial Experience by Richard Giannamore. My first was Wayne Dyer’s Your Erroneous Zones. I haven’t read 7 Habits, but I’m thinking I should after reading these comments…

One for entrepreneurs you may not have heard of (full disclosure – I do sell it) that’s deceptively simple-sounding yet profound: The Entrepreneurial Experience by Richard Giannamore.

]]> By: Sherry http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-2965 Sherry Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:19:27 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/#comment-2965 I have read "7 Habits" numerous times...very helpful & a book I frequently return to to "brush up" on my habits! However, his book "The Divine Center" is phenomenal...a religious version of "7 Habits"...I read it in a day & digested it easily. "7 Habits" is "The Divine Center" with the religion stripped out of it. BTW, Covey was a professor where I attend school, a wonderful man... I have read “7 Habits” numerous times…very helpful & a book I frequently return to to “brush up” on my habits! However, his book “The Divine Center” is phenomenal…a religious version of “7 Habits”…I read it in a day & digested it easily. “7 Habits” is “The Divine Center” with the religion stripped out of it.

BTW, Covey was a professor where I attend school, a wonderful man…

]]> By: Steve C @ MyWifeQuitHerJob.com http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-2956 Steve C @ MyWifeQuitHerJob.com Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:55:38 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/#comment-2956 Hey Jeff, I read Stephen Covey's book fairly recently. It was an entertaining read but it was one of those books where I forgot the concepts as soon as I was done with the book. Based on your article, perhaps I should go back and reread a few sections. Thanks for helping me with my holiday reading list! <abbr><em><abbr><em>Read Steve C @ MyWifeQuitHerJob.com´s latest article - <a href="http://mywifequitherjob.com/2008/12/10/are-you-alienating-customers-from-your-online-business/" rel="nofollow">Are You Alienating Customers From Your Online Business?</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Hey Jeff,

I read Stephen Covey’s book fairly recently. It was an entertaining read but it was one of those books where I forgot the concepts as soon as I was done with the book. Based on your article, perhaps I should go back and reread a few sections. Thanks for helping me with my holiday reading list!

Read Steve C @ MyWifeQuitHerJob.com´s latest article – Are You Alienating Customers From Your Online Business?

]]> By: Marc and Angel Hack Life http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-2955 Marc and Angel Hack Life Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:51:58 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/#comment-2955 Simply... one of my favorite books. Great little review Jeff. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Read Marc and Angel Hack Life´s latest article - <a href="http://www.marcandangel.com/2008/12/01/what-we-all-want-to-be-when-we-grow-up/" rel="nofollow">What We All Want To Be When We Grow Up</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Simply… one of my favorite books. Great little review Jeff.

Read Marc and Angel Hack Life´s latest article – What We All Want To Be When We Grow Up

]]> By: Jeff http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-2954 Jeff Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:28:57 +0000 http://mysuperchargedlife.com/blog/stephen-covey-did-the-seven-habits-make-a-difference/#comment-2954 @ross - I haven't read The Speed of Trust. I'll check it out. Thanks for the info! @ross – I haven’t read The Speed of Trust. I’ll check it out.

Thanks for the info!

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