THERE ARE TOO MANY ANECDOTES AND THE CARTOONS ARE LAME. Because Covey has had such a gleeful, problem-less life, he looks at these problems with the most irritatingly shallow, optimistic "it's-all-unicorns-and-rainbows" approach and doesn't realize that the solutions, if any, to most real situations and problems aren't as straight-forward as he thinks.Ĥ. This is the number one issue with this book.
Give me someone who's had no real problems but thinks he's eligible to preach about them and I'm going to tell him, "Go fuck yourself."Ģ. Give me someone who's endured problems or at least can empathize with them, and you'll immediate earn my respect. Has he had a child abusive life? Has he had verbally and physically abusive parents? Has he attempted suicide? No, no, and no. Covey constantly reminds us of the fantastic life he's had. The 7 Problems of Sean Covey's Highly Ineffective Book:ġ.
This book would be terrible regardless of whether I was forced to read it or not. Now, one can definitely argue that these unfortunate circumstances have distorted my viewpoint, but that isn't the case at all. In addition, this book is stuffed with cartoons, clever ideas, great quotes, and incredible stories about real teens from all over the world.Įndorsed by high-achievers such as former 49ers quarterback Steve Young and 28-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens has become the last word on surviving and thriving as a teen.Due to issues that I will not speak of, a probation officer made me read this book (and also made me write an essay on it-you can bet that it was a strongly opinionated essay). Covey provides a simple approach to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, and appreciate their parents, as well as tackle the new challenges of our time, like cyberbullying and social media. Now updated for the digital age, this classic book applies the timeless principles of 7 Habits to the tough issues and life-changing decisions teens face. That’s what Sean Covey’s landmark book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, has been to millions of teens: a handbook to self-esteem and success. You just need the tools to help you get there.
Your goals, your dreams, your plans…they’re all within reach. Imagine you had a roadmap-a step-by-step guide to help you get from where you are now, to where you want to be in the future.
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