If you want exterior types of greatness, like career success, money, or recognition, you have to begin inside yourself. 1. Inside Out – Private Victories Precede Public Victories **When possible for further reading, I include links to past articles I have written on each big idea. Here are my favorite ideas from the book, although there are many more I had to leave out. The advice is similar to what you’d hear from your grandparents, but Stephen Covey delivers it with stories, examples, and data to back up his recommendations. What I like most about the book is that it doesn’t contain slick techniques or methods to influence others (or yourself) in a way that makes you feel slimy. The reason I keep coming back to it is because it contains principles that apply to many parts of life, including personal growth, relationships, business success, and more. I recommend and reference this book constantly, and I’ve probably reread it 6 or 7 times. Since then, the ideas from the book have had a large influence on my thinking and my approach to business and life. It blew me way at the time because it was so useful and profound. I remember “borrowing” it from my dad’s bookshelf right after college (I don’t think he ever got it back!). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was a book that came into my life at the perfect time. ( Print | Ebook | Audiobook) What I Like About the Book
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