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Encourage people to read (or listen to) 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ... #103

Open nelsonic opened 8 years ago

nelsonic commented 8 years ago

One of my personal favourite books is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People By Stephen R. Covey ... I want to be around people who have read it and chose to implement it's teachings.

I don't think there is a substitute for reading/listening to the "whole" book because it has lots of insight, but for people who need a "refresher" or "persuasion" to pick it up, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktlTxC4QG8g

P.S. I genuinely don't understand people who dismiss "self help" books/material ... 😕 While I acknowledge there is an entire industry that profits from people's desire for "self-improvement", the reason it exists is that (a LOT of) people want to improve their own lives and those of their family/friends and without a deliberate effort towards a goal most people are destined for mediocrity.

innov8tor3 commented 7 years ago

100% agreed! A great book, and I try and live and work by the concepts!

I also recommend Richard St John, The 8 Success Characteristics. I have again taken these to heart and try and work according to the guidelines.

https://www.ted.com/talks/richard_st_john_s_8_secrets_of_success

karinakozarova commented 7 years ago

Totally! I think it is one of those must-reads for everyone who wants to succeed in life :tada: