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3. James argued that emotions ______________.

4. James believed that the self is not a ______________.

5. James’ writing style was ______________.

6. ______________ play a significant role in human behavior.

7. James’ book was ______________ to a general audience.

8. Critics argue that James ______________ the importance of internal mental processes.

9. James’ theory of emotion has been criticized for ______________ the relationship between physiology and psychology.

About the Book

This self-help classic outlines seven fundamental principles for personal and professional effectiveness.

The 7 Habits

Be Proactive

Begin with the End in Mind

Put First Things First:

Think Win-Win

Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood:

Synergize:

Sharpen the Saw

Best Quotes

«The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.»

«Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.»

«Seek to understand, then to be understood.»

«Interdependence is a higher value than independence.»

«The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.»

Criticism

While widely acclaimed, the book has received some criticism:

Oversimplification

Idealistic:

Repetitiveness:

Influence

Despite the criticism, «The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People» has had a significant impact:

It has sold over 40 million copies worldwide.

It has been translated into over 40 languages.

It has been used as a training and leadership development tool in organizations and educational institutions.

Interesting Facts

The book was originally titled «The 7 Habits of 10% of the People Who Get Results.»

Covey’s inspiration for the book came from his studies of successful individuals in various fields.

The book has been listed on Fortune’s 100 Best Business Books of All Time.

WORDLIST:

personal and professional effectiveness – личная и профессиональная эффективность