Synopses & Reviews
MAKING SMART CHOICES IN CHALLENGING TIMES The challenges teens face today are tougher than any time in history: academic stress, parent communication, media bombardments, dating drama, abuse, bullying, addictions, depression, and negative peer pressure, just to name a few. And like it or not, the choices teens make while navigating these challenges can make or break their futures.
In The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make, Sean Covey, author of the international bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, gives teens the strong advice they need to make informed and wise decisions. Using real stories from teens around the world, Sean shows teens how to succeed in school, make good friends, get along with parents, wisely handle dating and sex issues, avoid or overcome addictions, build self-esteem, and much more. Jam-packed with original cartoons, inspiring quotes, and fun quizzes, this innovative audiobook will help teens not only survive, but thrive during their teen years and beyond.
Review
"This book is way better than Sean's first one, and that one was GREAT! Every teen in the world should read this book. And, oh yeah, it was really funny." -- Matt Klymocho, teenager"This book will prepare teens to handle the pressure and make the right universal big decisions right now." -- Peyton Manning, quarterback, Indianapolis Colts, two-time NFL MVP, six-time Pro Bowler"As hard as it is not to be biased, I can say without reservation that this is one remarkable book! The writing is entertaining and inspirational. A definite must-read for teens, and all those who raise, teach, and lead them." -- Stephen R. Covey, author of the #1 bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"From one mother to another, I highly recommend that if you want a better future for your teens, you must have them read this book!" -- Candace Lightner, founder, Mothers Against Drunk Driving"This book is perfectly written. I want all 74,000 students in our district to read it as well as their parents and all 6,000 teachers. I am trying to figure out how to make it required reading for all teens in Nashville." -- Pedro Garcia, Ed.D. educational administration; superintendent, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools"It's a rare thing to find such an innovative and inspirational book all rolled into one." -- Larry King
Synopsis
Offers advice to teenagers on six topics, including succeeding in school, making good friends, dating wisely, avoiding addictions, and building self-esteem.
Synopsis
Making smart choices in challenging times
The challenges teens face today are tougher than at any time in history: academic stress, parent communication, media bombardment, dating drama, abuse, bullying, addictions, depression, and peer pressure, just to name a few. And, like it or not, the choices teens make while navigating these challenges can make or break their futures. In The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make, Sean Covey, author of the international bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, gives teens the strong advice they need to make informed and wise decisions. Using real stories from teens around the world, Sean shows teens how to succeed in school, make good friends, get along with parents, wisely handle dating and sex issues, avoid or overcome addictions, build self-esteem, and much more. This innovative audiobook will help teens not only survive but thrive during their teen years and beyond. Building upon the legacy of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, this is an indispensable resource for teens everywhere.
About the Author
Sean Covey was born in Belfast, Ireland, and currently lives in Alpine, Utah, with his wife, Rebecca, and their children. He works for FranklinCovey as vice president of innovation and product development. He graduated with honors from Brigham Young University with a degree in English and later earned his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. As the starting quarterback for BYU, he led his team to two bowl games and was twice selected the ESPN Player of the Game.
Sean Covey is senior vice president of Innovations and Products at FranklinCovey, a world-renowned organization devoted to helping individuals and organizations achieve greatness. He is a popular speaker to youth and adult groups.
Sean's favorite activities include going to movies, working out, designing products, teaching, riding his dirt bike, hanging out with his family, eating Mexican food, sleeping, and writing stupid poetry.
Sean Covey is the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (with sales exceeding 3 million and translated into 14 languages), The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Personal Workbook, The 7 Habits Journal for Teens, and Daily Reflections for Highly Effective Teens.