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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Classic · Self Help, Nonfiction, Business

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

by Stephen R. Covey
1989 · 358 pages · Nonfiction
53 Classic ★ 4.16 on Goodreads · 848K ratings
Lifetime bestseller
≈ 9 hours to read · about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day

Is it worth reading?

One of the best-selling books ever (about 25 million copies). 4.16★ from 848K Goodreads ratings.

By the numbers

53Must-Read Score
  • Readers70 out of 100 · counts 40%+32
  • Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%+0
  • Bestseller59 out of 100 · counts 32% (its stronger lane)+21
  • Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 15%+0

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Bestseller

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Practical, Thought-provoking

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