 | I had finished 80% of this book nearly 4 years ago and it has vexed me ever since. Well, I finally made it my one-and-only book to read for nearly a week and made it through. For those fast readers out there, do not fear, I am a technical reader and I take my time and am a paragraph philosopher, reviewing every declaration in my mind. For the slower readers, the book is a smooth read and you shouldn't have any problem; just keep at it! There is already a great deal of content surrounding this book's success, so I will not bore you with something you can read elsewhere. My main point in reviewing the book is this: plan, prioritize, be open and flexible, and constantly learn new things. Yes, most of us know these principles by heart and they lay festering in every bad decision we make or event we encounter. But, they are a reality that doesn't dissappear! No, you don't need to read a book to know you need to do them. But, why are they a problem? For most of us, we struggle with motivation behind these principles. Reading the book helps you take time to tell your brain "this is important" and help redirect your current life's patterns toward a better path; as do most meditations on value-based strategies for life. Put the time aside to read the book and, more important than the solutions that Mr. Covey provides, think through how you can stream-line your life to be more effective toward your own personal mission in life. This single, all-encompassing purpose will be a life-long struggle to define, but it's ultimately the only guiding factor we have, so write it down, review it, and stick to the plan as best you can! |
