Everyone to listen to this! most enlightening book and author.

In the first half hour I was surprised and disappointed the author matched ideal human principles to those of god, and described using faith and prayer to help him and his wife understand and maintain those principles.
I wanted sensible advice, not a lesson in spirituality. This discredited the author as a serious teacher for me.
I didn't see any warning of this in the synopsis, nor on wikipedia. This title should also be included in the spiritual and religion sections. Beware.

One of the most awful personal development books I've ever read (listened to), I'd give it zero stars but I don't think that's an option. I knew it was going to be bad as soon as he brought God into the equation; speaking as an Atheist I'm not looking to link my personal development with religious values or beliefs. This aside I think the book was supposed to be full of pithy insightful anecdotes that gave you those 'Aha' moments. You'll hear how the supply of golden eggs will dry up if you don't also maintain the goose, how you can't be a concert pianist without starting as a beginner and going through each stage of development and how your lawnmower will only last half as long if not properly maintained...Genius but what could he mean? Only goes to prove one of my long held views that book sales and popularity are no guarantee of quality. Big mistake buying this one; in future I shall continue to subscribe to the school of contrary public opinion. Buy at your peril or if in early developmental stages.

I skim read this years ago when it was first released, thought it definitely had the right maxims for living effectively. Sadly, I had little time to go back and reread it. With my long commutes, it was great to revisit this unabridged version and really try to understand the essence of what Covey conveys. A great shame that he passed away last year as I would have liked to have met the man himself.

Well worth listening to several times.

Have read this book in the 90's (in Spanish, my mother tongue) and in the noughties in its original English.

This piece is one of those that you do not finish, you just abandom temporarlily.



Folllowing its advice and principles make such a difference in the way I look at things; I cannot stop recommending it to anyone who wants to pursue a more fulfilled life. Listening to it is an amazing way to keep the message alive in my mind.

This book is well worth listening to, the 7 habits may not make you the highly effective individual you seek to become, but the detailed explanation of each principle offers a useful perspective on getting more out of life, no matter what your environment or background. It is a little slow, but otherwise it is great, and because it is being read by the author you are hearing this as it was intended to be read.

I have listened this book every day when I go to work in the train. It is the best book I have ever known in personal management field. In short, it is a hand book of life. We can actually use the principles in this book in our every day life. No matter what religion we follow, it can go with all the values because it points out the universal principles. This is a must to listen book. I recommend everyone to read this book, and has a beautiful life.

I bought this audiobook to listen to in the car and what a great choice that was. The book is structured well and is segmented so as each "habit" is broken down into its component parts



I have listened to this book fully twice and a few of the sections a couple of times more. I have already modified my habits at work and at Home with some very interesting, positive outcomes



I would recommend this audiobook to anyone but especially to those who are frustrated at work or at home with certain aspects of their life. It has been one of my best purchases

This is the second book I downloaded from Audible. It is easy and convinent. Listening to audio books is fantastic and same as reading a book. I was listening to it while I was doing other activities.

No doubt an excellent `book`, the Seven Habits are acclaimed in albeit every circle of management through to personal improvement program titles, the problem with this specific version is that it has been read by the author. Stephen?s voice is mind numbing to say the least; I keep finding myself so very easily distracted and simply unable to follow this one. The man?s tone is monotone and I find his pace constant and rather dry. Unlike most books I?ve listened to where the author self reads ? which often I think enhances, this is clearly the exception to the rule. Someone should have listened to this and said, it would be better read with some enthusiasm, tone and variance. For me no doubt the title itself is more than worth a read, and I probably will `read` it, but the book is only given a 2 out of 5 by myself given the production of it?s audio version.