This unfathomably famous work intrigued me until I opened the front cover. With suggestions like "Synergize" and "Think Win/Win," this book offers nothing revolutionary, novel, innovative, or even exciting. Thinking positively and finding new ways to motivate oneself are well-recognized as great starts to a more successful and meaningful life. Life is what you make it. But I was not inspired by Stephen Covey or this book. The first section of Part Two (Habit number one), was the only portion of the book I related to and also the only chapter I felt was necessary. The book was far too long for the points it tried to make. Covey does, however, understand the importance of relating to readers with anecdotes and examples. While it's a decent read and a great motivational tool for anyone willing to take the time to read the entire thing, I do not believe I would recommend this book to many people.