December 2011
4 posts
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, first published in 1989, is a self-help book written by Stephen R. Covey.
The First Three Habits surround moving from dependence to independence (i.e. self mastery):
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Synopsis: Take initiative in life by realizing that your decisions (and how they align with life’s principles) are the primary determining factor for...
“I think we will succeed in this market place, because we’re a software...”
– sj on iPhone
“The difference between invention and innovation is that you execute, you bring...”
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Written by Dale Carnegie and first published in 1936, it has sold 15 million copies world-wide.
The major points in the book are:
Fundamental Techniques in Handling People
Don’t criticize, condemn, or complain.
Give honest and sincere appreciation.
Arouse in the other person an eager want.
Six Ways to Make People Like You
Become genuinely interested in other people.
Smile.
Remember...