I have just about finished reading this book by Stephen Covey and have found it to be a great read. It was not what I initially expected, but I've learnt a lot from it anyway.

Instead of being about motivation, setting goals and time management techniques as such, it is more about changing the way we think about things and leading a life based on sound principles. In a nutshell, the habits are: Be Pro Active, Begin With the End in Mind, Put First Things First, Think Win/Win, Seek First to Understand then to be Understood, Synergize and Sharpen the Saw. I think this book has alot of practical ideas that can significantly improve daily life.

I also borrowed First Things First by Stephen Covey and I am looking forward to reading that. Hopefully it will be just as insightful as the 7 Habits.

I never heard of First Things First. But yes I highly reccommend Seven Habits. That conept of being proactive has stayed with me ever since I read it.

I never heard of First Things First. But yes I highly reccommend Seven Habits. That conept of being proactive has stayed with me ever since I read it.

I think First Things First is an expansion of the 3rd Habit. It deals mainly with time management and how we should prioritise life. Here's a review (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0684802031/qid=1084269626/sr=1-1/ref=pd_ka_1/103-4015736-1750210?v=glance&s=books)

I also think that being proactive is one of the biggest keys to success.

This is another one of those books that I read a long time ago. But interestingly enough, the proactivity concept also stuck with me too. I didn't read the second book either, but I'll put it on my list, as it sounds like it is definitely worth checking out.

7 habits is, i agree, a great read. the only thing i can't ever get my head around is the americans, et al., love of god.

it inspired me though, to continue on the path of positive thinking, as i have done so now, for many years.

i would encourage anyone to read it.

7 habits is, i agree, a great read. the only thing i can't ever get my head around is the americans, et al., love of god.


I'm not really sure what you mean there, but I found that Covey didn't really make a lot of religious references.... unlike other authors I have read.

I'm not really sure what you mean there, but I found that Covey didn't really make a lot of religious references.... unlike other authors I have read.

I believe Covey is a Mormon. I think the Sharpening the Saw bit comes from the idea of a sabbath rest.

Ahh, I see.

He suggested that we should give higher priority to Sharpening the Saw.... renewing ourselves physically, mentally, spiritually etc.

He did not really make any references to any particular religion.... I think he appreciates that different people have different ways of seeking spirituality.

I previously worked for the Franklin Covey Company for about 3 and half years, so this subject matter is one that I am well versed in. So if you have any questions... fire away, I'd glad to help in any way I can.

I previously worked for the Franklin Covey Company for about 3 and half years, so this subject matter is one that I am well versed in. So if you have any questions... fire away, I'd glad to help in any way I can.

That must have been a great experience. I have just started to familiarise myself with Stephen Covey's books. He seems to have great insight into how people operate.

david, why did you leave the F>C> institution? it would seem to me that a company that sells success, would retain its' people as they would become successful too?