Most of the ideas presented in this book originate in the works of Aristotle, Cicero, St. Benedict, John Tillotson and their followers. Covey reinforced their ethical theories with the provisions of twentieth-century psychological science, as well as the observations of the Austrian philosopher Victor Frankl. Covey, as a true American, presented the resulting combination of ideas to the reader in the form of a program that consists of several simple (at first glance) steps to develop self-discipline.
People who are always successful in everything have the following skills:
* They are used to taking the initiative.
* They clearly realize their life goals.
* They know how to prioritize and distinguish between the main and the secondary.
* They are interested in winning, not by themselves, but with others.
* In communication, they first seek to understand others, and only then - to be understood.
* They actively collaborate with other people.
* They know how to analyze their shortcomings and eliminate them.
the book did not bring me new knowledge.
Yes, it contains good ideas that allow you to support and develop yourself. But I believe that this book is good only for beginners, for people who are absolute procrastinators.
