Lingard
English books
Cover of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
B1 · 3,266 words · English

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Stephen R. Covey

Stephen R. Covey presents a philosophy for personal and professional success based on seven key habits. These habits encompass a character ethic rooted in integrity and principles. They guide individuals from dependence to independence and interdependence. The initial habits focus on self-mastery and personal change, emphasizing proactivity and prioritization. Subsequent habits highlight interdependence, encouraging win-win solutions and empathetic listening. The last habit centers on continuous self-improvement. Covey's principles extend to fostering positive contributions in various spheres of life by integrating ethical values into effectiveness. Overall, these habits offer a comprehensive framework for achieving competence, integrity, and effectiveness in personal and professional endeavors.

Get started

Not sure about your level? English level test

Words you’ll meet

The words readers of this text looked up most, each with its meaning and the line it comes from.

effectiveness / ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs /noun

the quality of being able to produce the intended result

improved effectiveness

efficiencyproductivitysuccess

revolves / rɪˈvɒlv /verb

To center on or be concerned with something above all else

Her life revolves around her children.

centers onfocuses onhinges on

contribute / kənˈtrɪbjuːt /verb

give (something, especially money or time) to help achieve or provide something

People can contribute to society by working hard.

donateprovidesupply

proactive / ˌproʊˈæktɪv /adjective

Taking initiative and anticipating future needs or problems

These include being proactive, beginning tasks with a clear vision of the desired end, and prioritizing tasks effectively.

initiativeresourcefulenterprising

profound / prəˈfaʊnd /adjective

penetrating deeply into subjects; serious

a profound analysis

deepintensethoughtful

principle / ˈprɪnsəpəl /noun

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior

His focus on principle centered living advocates for a holistic approach to life.

ethicsvaluesmorals

comprehensive / ˌkɑːmprɪˈhensɪv /adjective

Including many, most, or all things

The study was comprehensive, covering all aspects of the topic.

thoroughinclusiveextensive

collectively / kəˈlɛktɪvli /adverb

considered as a whole; taken together

The seven habits collectively lay the foundation for a principle-centered life.

togetherjointlyin aggregate

reactive / riˈæktɪv /adjective

readily responding to a stimulus

In contrast, reactive behavior is influenced more by external factors.

responsiveinteractive

trustworthiness / ˈtrʌstwɜːrdinəs /noun

The quality of being reliable and deserving of confidence

Her trustworthiness makes her an ideal candidate for the treasurer position.

reliabilitydependabilityintegrity

centered / ˈsɛntərd /adjective

Having a basis or focus on fundamental moral or ethical beliefs

He lives a principle-centered life.

values-drivenmoralethical

conditioning / kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ /noun

The process of training or accustoming a person or animal to behave in a certain way or to accept certain circumstances

The dogs received operant conditioning.

traininglearning

Similar titles

All English books
Cover of Atomic Habits Atomic Habits James Clear Cover of Do Nothing Do Nothing Celeste Headlee Cover of Goals! Goals! Brian Tracy Cover of Mini Habits Mini Habits Stephen Guise Cover of How to Finish Everything You Start How to Finish Everything You Start Jan Yager Cover of Make Today Count Make Today Count John C. Maxwell Cover of The Power of Habit The Power of Habit Charles Duhigg Cover of Tiny Habits Tiny Habits BJ Fogg Cover of Kaizen Kaizen Sarah Harvey Cover of The 5 AM Club The 5 AM Club Robin Sharma Cover of Deep Work Deep Work Cal Newport Cover of Limitless Limitless Jim Kwik