Because Covey has had such a gleeful, problem-less life, he looks at these problems with the most irritatingly shallow, optimistic "it's-all-unicorns-and-rainbows" approach and doesn't realize that the solutions, if any, to most real situations and problems aren't as straight-forward as he thinks.Ĥ. This is the number one issue with this book. Give me someone who's had no real problems but thinks he's eligible to preach about them and I'm going to tell him, "Go fuck yourself."Ģ. Give me someone who's endured problems or at least can empathize with them, and you'll immediate earn my respect. Has he had a child abusive life? Has he had verbally and physically abusive parents? Has he attempted suicide? No, no, and no. Covey constantly reminds us of the fantastic life he's had. The 7 Problems of Sean Covey's Highly Ineffective Book:ġ.
This book would be terrible regardless of whether I was forced to read it or not. Now, one can definitely argue that these unfortunate circumstances have distorted my viewpoint, but that isn't the case at all. These interactive, positive lessons will give you the tools to improve your self-esteem, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve goals, get along better with your friends and family, and strengthen yourself in every aspect of your life.Due to issues that I will not speak of, a probation officer made me read this book (and also made me write an essay on it-you can bet that it was a strongly opinionated essay). Whether you’re already familiar with the power of the 7 Habits, or you’re learning about them for the first time, this guide will help you figure out what you want in life and then decide upon a path to make it a reality. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Personal Workbook is that tool. You just need the tools to help you get there. Your goals, your dreams, your plans…they are all achievable. Imagine you had a playbook-a step-by-step guide to help you get from where you are now to where you want to be in the future. A companion to the New York Times bestselling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, this engaging personal workbook provides fun, supplementary activities and thought provoking exercises to help you understand and apply the power of the 7 Habits in your life.
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