7 Habits of Effective People

There was a 1-day class on this book recently and now am reading the book.

It's a wonder to me all the vistas that are opening up now that the WTBS blinders are off. Wow! It's a readers' paradise.

The Borg would have one think there is nothing to be learned outside of their wisdumb. They have spoken slightingly of any psychological, so-called self-help books as being the wisdom of men.

Well, imo, the Bible is the wisdom of man, and deceitful at that. Moreover, the philosophy is millenia old with some myths and fairy tales thrown in.

It's like saying nothing new has been discovered in the field of human relations! Or, if there is, trust the WTBS to let you know everything you need to. Sorry, not buying that line anymore . . .

Anyway, off the tangent now. The book is very good and not putting forth religious ideas. It's about how to be effective in one's life and in relations with others.

Anyone else read this? Any other recommendations for this genre?

Pat

Patio, If you enjoyed Stephen Covey's 7 Habits you might also like his "First Things First: To Live, To Love, To Learn, To Leave a Legacy. It's deals with planning your life/time management etc. I've found it to be useful. Isn't it great to leave your reading material in plain view, on the coffee table instead of under the sofa or in a drawer- hidden away from so-called "friends"?

seven

Hi Seven,

It is great to really delve into so many subjects. I DO have to tuck away some of my books in case my 2 jw sons stop by. But most books are just on the tables in the LR.

I'll keep your recommendation on my list of upcoming books.

Pat

Back in the mid-90's, my boss handed this out. She had JUST stopped requiring it when I joined, so in fairness, I never read it. Everyone there said the book was cool until they got to the "god stuff." I found out the book was put out by a Mormon. So maybe what they said put me off. But they seemed to think it started off general, then pulled into the god-specific, with nothing for atheists/agnostics. My boss did not stop using it for that reason; she had contacted Covey to speak at our national conference, but we were "too small" for him (her words quoting his scheduler person) so I have had the well poisoned for me. Of course I will not condemn the exact contents without having read it, but it was this supposed religious element from the Mormons which kept me uninterested. I had had a recent bad experience with Mormons at the time. Perhaps I was biased against it. But I buy my planner at Franklin-Covey every year like clockwork, so go figure!

Well I haven't read the book, but I think I've listened to the audio book. I found out about Stephen Covey through a sort of self-help sampler tape called Quest, the first of three being "Discovering Your Human Potential." Maybe Gopher can comment on that too as I recently sent him a copy. You might see this program on your local PBS program listing, it has some good ideas and I would recommend catching the show.