The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
*New York Times bestseller—over 40 million copies sold* *The #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century* One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents—millions of people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 Habits with modern additions from Sean Covey. The 7 Habits have become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions and millions of people. Why? Because they work! With Sean Covey’s added takeaways on how the habits can be used in our modern age, the wisdom of the 7 Habits will be refreshed for a new generation of leaders.
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Stephen R. Covey's bestselling 1989 book lays out seven habits of personal and professional effectiveness, from Be Proactive and Begin with the End in Mind to Synergize and Sharpen the Saw.
Yes. Despite being published in 1989, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People remains one of the best-selling business and self-help books of all time. The core habits (be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, etc.) are widely cited.
Yes. Stephen Covey's son Sean Covey wrote The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. A 30th-anniversary edition of the original was released in 2020 with new commentary.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was written by Stephen R. Covey, published in 1989 by Simon & Schuster, Incorporated.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is 432 pages in standard print editions, though page counts vary slightly between hardcover, paperback, and large-print formats.
At an average reading pace of about 250 words per minute, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People takes most readers 6 to 9 hours to finish.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a standalone novel by Stephen R. Covey, not part of a series.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.
