Habit 1: Be Proactive: The Habit of Choice

by Stephen R. Covey

Habit 1: Be Proactive. In a world filled with victims, highly effective people refuse to let their circumstances determine their choices. You too can learn to take charge and see your life from a new, elevated perspective.

Genres: Nonfiction

1 pages, Audio CD

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

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Stephen Richards Covey was an American educator, author, businessman, and speaker. His most popular book is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. His other books include First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, The 8th Habit, and The Leader In Me: How Schools and Parents Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time. In 1996, Time magazine named him one of the 25 most influential people. He was a professor at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University (USU) at the time of his death.

Reviews

[Sabine · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a great read. This book made me realize that in some areas of my life this approach comes naturally to me whereas in other areas I act totally opposed to it. In the areas where I already act proactive I am a lot more successful than in those where I don't! So it doesn't take much to convince me that this is a habit that I actively have to pursue and improve on. Thank you for making me aware of my weaknesses and therefor enabling to become more successful over all. I am sure small changes in the beginning will lead to big results going forward. I highly recommend this book.

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People and this is a deeper dive into Habit 1. The material is somewhat similar to what you find in the original book but you get some more examples and a bit more insight. It would have been a better refresher than actual new material. I'll probably read the other 6 later on through the year as to keep myself fresh on the habits.

[Ron Souliere · Rating 3 out of 5]

Real short, nice refresher.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened to the audio. (had already read it in print)

[S.V. Farnsworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is definitely a valuable book to read and reread as I apply the proactive tips that will help me improve my outlook and increase my productivity.

[Simon · Rating 2 out of 5]

My friend wanted me to listen to the 7 Habits seminar. It makes some good points, but it seems weird to have a certain plan for how to live.