Book Review: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Posted on May 1st, 1995 by Paul McArdle – 6 Comments.
After spending about 18 months working at the Stanwell Power Station, I began by round-the-world odyssey as part of the ES Cornwall Scholarship back in 1995. A companion on the journey was this great book.
1) Binary Review
One of the “original” in a new stream of “self-helpish” books, and still one of the best…
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The Book |
What we thought |
 “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R Covey |
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You must read this book (it’s so good it’s one of 3 books that I give to all employees) |
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2) More Details
Will (perhaps) provide more details later – when I have the time…
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