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Habit 4 Think Win-Win: The Habit of Mutual Benefit (7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature)

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This audiobook was read by the author in front of a live audience. At humerous moments, you can hear the audience laugh. Covey is an authoritative speaker. He talks naturally as one familiar and knowledgeable in the subject.

The message that win-win is not only possible but the best policy resonates well with me. This is what I want to hear actually, but the fact that Covey is so authoritative reassures me. He explains why win-win works better than win-lose or lose-win and provides simple but interesting stories to illustrate this phenomenon.

This is a short CD and one I'd like to listen to many times for the inspirational value. The idea of win-win makes sense but we can lose the sense of it when we witness people succeeding in the short term through win-lose actions (taking advantage of others, particularly those in a weaker or vulnerable position).

Over time, one's reputation is worth a lot. When one strives to make sure both parties to a deal, transaction or relationship benefit, one builds a better future for oneself. I see this in many aspects of life. Consider the job market for example. It's a lot easier to find a job if you've build up a good reputation.

However, as with all positive messages, it's necessary to expose oneself frequently just because the daily injustices of life can make a person insecure and cynical. That's why I plan to listen to this audiobook many more times.