The main reason why I bought non-fiction books' is because of this book.

I have an adult student who is now a successful entrepreneur on his own. He keeps mentioning this book. So, I was curious and just wanna know how great this book is. Upon checking the reviews, I learned that not only ordinary people read it but also those successful and famous people as well. I am kind of intrigued by what this book contains. So, I purchased this early this year, but it took me months to finally read and finished it.

I was still young and inexperienced, so I had difficulty understanding, but I couldn't stop myself from learning more.

This book is the best for those people who wants to know about leadership and influence. Some of them are too perfect and impossible to apply in real life but then it's up to you on how are you going to execute them. This is just mere advice on how to become an effective person.

While reading this book, I discover and learn some things about myself and I was able to assess them and correct them in a good way. I highly suggest reading this book as young you are. I'll re-read this book in the future.

Here's my favorite line in this book:

"We began to realize that if we wanted to change the situation, we first had to change ourselves. And to change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions."

Read over the german Translation.

The (german) Book is half filled with Lines to fill out with own ideas. There is only very Limited usefull information, but some interesting questions to think about.

The Book is to casual in my opinion.
For me, there are better Alternatives out there that goes more in depth.

I can‘t reccomend the purchause.

Buku yang sangat bagus dan membawa banyak perubahan dalam hidupku, terutama dalam berinteraksi antarpribadi. Walau semua habit tentu banyak sekali tantangannya, tapi itu semua menjadi acuan dan selalu jadi pengingatku untuk terus memperbaiki diri dan selalu ingat apa tujuan akhir kita.

Lessons on communication & listening, strategic win-win vs win-lose frame of mind, and more. Similar to many communication books but is very concise in explaining the theories that's easily absorbed. Highly recommend

I own 2 pieces of this kind of self-help book, one from Sean and one from the late author Stephen (They are son and father). Both have the very similar basic and concept but Sean makes it specifically for teenagers and his dad for all ages. Thanks to these masterpieces I can adapt my life and convert from a moody and messy creature to a better species.

Use with the book.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

tBuku ini salah satu buku yang istimewa untuk saya, karena saya berkesempatan untuk mendiskusikan dengan komunitas Unreal. 1 bab per 1 minggu, saya juga berkesempatan menulis review ini di Medium. Awal saya baca buku ini saya kurang paham terjemahannya. Hingga pada akhirnya saya menginisiasi diskusi buku 7 Habit ini karena memang ini buku wajib di Membership Hasan Askari (Komunitas Unreal).
Habit 1
Be Proactive
Habit ini mengajarkan saya bagaimana saya mengelola mindset. Di buku ada ilustrasi kisa seorang psikiater yang berada pada tahanan Nazi. Kurang buruk apa nasibnya coba? Tapi dia bisa merubah mindsetnya jadi lebih baik

Habit 2
Begind with the End in Mind
Mulai dengan akhir dalam pikiran. Habit ini mengharuskan kita menuliskan misi hidup kita.

Habit 3
Put First Things First
Dahulukan yang utama. Berada di Kuadran 2 yang disebutkan Stephen Covey sangatlah berguna karena hidup berasa sangat ideal.

Habit 4
Think Win-Win
Berpikir Menag-Menang. 6 Paradigma Interaksi Manusia:
●tMenang-Menang
Mencari alternative yang terbaik. Interaksi kita di pekerjaan, misalkan ada pendapat jangan asal menang saja. Jangan juga asal kalah dengan pendapat orang lain.
●tMenang-Kalah
Terjadi jika dominan, kita ingin orang lain memakai cara kita. Namun jadi kurang menghargai pendapat orang lain, jadi otoriter. Tentu saja ada tempat bagi pemikiran Menang-Kalah dalam situasi yg benar-benar kompetitif serta memiliki kepercayaan yang rendah.
●tKalah-Menang
Tidak ada tuntutan, harapan, dan visi. Banyak orang Kalah-Menang memendam banyak perasaan. Perasaan yg tak terungkap itu tidak akan mati, nanti akan meledak.Orang yg terus-menerus memendam emosi dan tidak menyalurkan perasaan itu ke hal yg lebih berarti mendapati hal itu pada akhirnya mempengaruhi kualitas hubungan mereka dengan orang lain.
●tKalah-Kalah
Keras kepala dan egois. Filosofi konflik permusuhan dan perang. Mengutamakan ego. Ketergantungan, tanpa arahan dari dalam diri.
●tMenang
Ga selalu ingin orang lain kalah.
●tMenang-Menang atau Tidak Sama Sekali
Jika tidak menemukan solusi yg sinergis, disepakati kedua belah pihak. Tidak sama sekali pada dasarnya kita tidak bisa menemukan solusi menguntungkan bagi kita berdua. Anda merasa bebas karena tidak perlu memanipulasi orang lain, memaksakan keinginan, mengejar hal-hal yg diinginkan.
Habit 5
Seek First to Understand Then to be Understood
Berusaha mengerti terlebih dahulu, baru kemudian dimengerti. Habit ini menyangkut berbagai sikap dan perilaku komunikasi yang empatik dalam komunikasi antarpribadi.

Habit 6
Synergize
Berhubungan dengan kemampuan individu dapat menciptakan suasana kerja kreatif dalam komunikasi antarpribadi

Habit 7
Sharpen the Saw
Illustrasi di hutan ada seseorang yang sibuk menggergaji kayu, namun gergajinya tumpul. Orang itu hanya sibuk menggergaji.
4 Dimensi Pembaruan:
1.tFisik (Olahraga, Gizi, Pengelolaan Stress)
2.tMental (Membaca, Memvisualisaskan, Merencanakan, Menulis)
3.tSosial/Emosional (Melayani, Empati, Sinergi)
4.tSpiritual (Klarifikasi Nilai dan Komitmen & Belajar dan Meditasi)
Mengasah Gergaji pada dasarnya berarti mengekspresikan keempat motivasi. Ini berarti menjalankan keempat dimensi sifat kita secara teratur dan konsisten dengan cara yang bijaksana serta seimbang. Untuk melakukannya harus proaktif. Mengasah Gergaji merupakan Kuadran 2.
1.tFisik (Olahraga, Gizi, Pengelolaan Stress)
Memakan makanan yang tepat, mendapatkan istirahat yang cukup dan relaksasi serta berolahraga secara teratur. Berolahraga di Kuadran 2
2.tSpiritual (Klarifikasi Nilai dan Komitmen & Belajar dan Meditasi)
Mengacu pada sumber-sumber yang mengilhami serta mengikatmu untuk kebenaran abadi seluruh umat manusia. Kedamaian batin. Pembaruan spiritual membutuhkan investasi waktu.
3.tMental (Membaca, Memvisualisaskan, Merencanakan, Menulis)
Sebagian besar pengembangan mental dan disiplin belajar kita datang dari pendidikan formal. Dengan mengikuti acara-acara televisi yang bermakna, menonton pertunjukan seni, serta membaca buku-buku yang mendorong lahirnya inspirasi pribadi atau yang memberi pencerahan. Menulis adalah cara ampuh lainnya untuk mengasah gergaji mental.
5.tSosial/Emosional (Melayani, Empati, Sinergi)
Kita bias melakukanya dengan interaksi dengan orang lain.
Semakin proaktif Anda (Habit 1), semakin efektif Anda melatih kepemimpinan pribadi (Habit 2) dan manajemen ( Habit 3) dalam kehidupan Anda. Semakin efektif Anda mengelola hidup Anda (Habit 3), semakin banyak aktivitas pembaruan (update) Kuadran 2 yang bias Anda lakukan (Habit 7). Semakin Anda berusaha memahami lebih dulu (Habit 5), semakin bias memilih solusi Think Win Win yang bersinergi (Habit 4 dan 6). Semakin Anda berkembang di salah satu kebiasaan yang mengarah ke kemandirian (Habit 1, 2, dan 3), semakin efektif dalam situasi interdependen (habit 4, 5, dan 6). Update (Habit 7) merupakan proses update semua habit.

I wanted to read this book since long time, because of all the good things I heard about Mr. Stephen R. Covey.This Book is written by late Mr. Covey in 1989 and it's been more than 50 years, but it's teachings, applications and practicability is still very much helpful in today's scenario. Everything he said in this book is indeed true and makes sense. For some people it can be out of context and repetitive sometimes but I still loved every bit of this book. The seven habits Mr. Covey told about are pretty much relatable in our daily life and applying these habits can help influencing a better way of living.
This book is a gem and highly recommended to people's who likes self-help books.


# The 7 seven habits Mr. Covey talked about are :-

1. Be proactive.
2. Begin with the end in mind.
3. Put first things first.
4. Think win - win.
5. Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
6. Synergize.
7. Sharpen the saw.

Some interesting thoughts, although it is all fairly basic and somewhat obvious, perhaps because these things have been written about so many times. I found the last 2 habits completely redundant, and generally found the second half of the book much less polished and worthwhile than the first.

This was an exceptional read. The author makes sense and delivered his message in a perfect manner. Here are a few notable items from the book.

We must be principle centered and independent before we can be interdependent. The seven effective habits in order are 1. Be Proactive 2. Begin with the End in mind 3. Put First Things First 4. Think Win-Win 5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood 6. Synergize 7. Sharpen The Saw.

First come up with a plan and then be proactive about that plan. To be proactive, one cannot use blame speak, so take personal responsibility, focus on the future, think big picture, focus on what you can control, prioritize, and play out scenarios in your mind. Begin with the end in mind and put first things first. Think win-win as much as possible. First seek to understand, then to be understood. Synergy is the key for relationships to be successful, which encompasses the win-win mentality. Synergy is where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Efficiency does not work with relationships, slower equals faster. The vision statement for oneself and relationships is a great tool to create purpose. The four quadrants in the time management matrix is also useful. 1. Crises 2. Quality Time 3. Distractions 4. Time Wasting. The goal is to spend most of the time in quadrant 2 to plan, strengthen and sharpen your tools and less time in quadrants 3 and 4. A paradigm is the lens in which we view the world, and a paradigm shift is when we correct that lens to fit principles.

The 8th Habit is to find your voice and inspire others to find theirs. To find our own voice, we look for the cross section of talent, passion, conscience, and need. I would suggest this book to anyone ready to improve their life for the better. The world could use more people like Stephen Covey.

An excellent read. Would recommend it to anyone who wants to change their life and make it more productive and meaningful. Not easy to read at first; some parts provide you with a lot of theory and new concepts, but once you get the idea, it will completely change how you think about even the littlest thing you do everyday.

Fantastic book!