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Mentioned in 211 episodes

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Book • 1990

Stephen R Covey

This book, first published in 1989, outlines seven habits that are designed to help individuals become more effective in their personal and professional lives.

The habits are grouped into three categories: Private Victory (habits 1-3), Public Victory (habits 4-6), and Renewal (habit 7).

The habits include being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand and then to be understood, synergizing, and sharpening the saw.

Covey emphasizes the importance of personal integrity, effective time management, empathetic communication, and continuous self-improvement.

Mentioned by

Daniel Priestley

Lenny Rachitsky

Angela Duckworth

Richard Wiseman

Mentioned in 211 episodes

Mentioned by

Daniel Priestley

as a book offering insights on effectiveness.

The Money Making Expert: The 7,11,4 Hack That Turns $1 Into $10K Per Month! This 90 Day Rule Will 10x Your Income! Daniel Priestley

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

in his New Yorker article about productivity.

Ep. 285: The Productivity Paradox

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as an archetypical book representing the idea that one can manage all aspects of their life with the right system.

IN-DEPTH:The Productivity Trap (w/ Oliver Burkeman)

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as an influential book on personal productivity from the 1990s.

Ep. 299: Our Love/Hate Relationship with Personal Productivity

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as the "OG" of productivity books, highlighting the idea of starting with the end in mind.

Ep. 265: Big Ideas for Deeper Living

Mentioned by

Chris Voss

when discussing the principle of seeking first to understand.

#27 Chris Voss: The Art of Letting Other People Have Your Way

Mentioned by

Rory Vaden

as a book that changed the world of time management.

The Practical Guide To Making More Money in 2025

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

in relation to locus of control and small actions.

Rich Mind vs. Poor Mind — A Psychologist’s Guide to Building Wealth

Referenced by

Brett McKay

, mentioning Cynthia Covey finished a book that her father had started.

Men Don't Run in the Rain — And 7 Other Essential Lessons for Being a Man

Mentioned by

Brené Brown

in the context of a story about someone behaving poorly on a train.

More Thinking About Thinking with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part Two

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a highly successful self-help book on productivity and effectiveness.

Ep. 204: Deep Life Principles

Mentioned by

Lenny Rachitsky

in relation to the circles of control.

The UX research reckoning is here | Judd Antin (Airbnb, Meta)

Mentioned by

Neil Pasricha

in the context of time management models.

#72 Neil Pasricha: Happy Habits

Angela Duckworth

references this self-help book, struggling to remember the title.

24. Why Do We Forget So Much of What We’ve Read?

Mentioned by

Richard Wiseman

; one of the principles is to start with the end in mind.

The Sure-Fire Way To Be Luckier In Life - Advice From Psychology Professor Richard Wiseman

Mentioned by

Greg Mckeown

in relation to a quote often misattributed to Viktor Frankl, clarifying its origin in Covey's work.

361. The Journal as a Superpower with Derek Sivers

Mentioned by

Ali Ghodsi

as a book read by an executive, whose approach was deemed inappropriate for the situation.

The Hard Things About Scaling: Executive Hiring with Ben Horowitz and Ali Ghodsi

Mentioned by

Brian Johnson

when discussing the importance of having the end in mind.

How to Train Your Mind: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and the Mindset of Excellence | Brian Johnson

Mentioned by

Joel Salatin

in the context of emotional equity.

539. The Best Argument Against Veganism | Joel Salatin

Mentioned by

Tam Pham

as one of the books that people often read when they are new to productivity.

Ignore Most Productivity Advice (TPS562)

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