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The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make: A Guide for Teens Paperback – October 3, 2006

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From Sean Covey, the author of the international bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, this bestselling follow-up book builds upon the legacy of the 7 Habits and shows teens how to make smart choices about the six most crucial choices they’ll face during these turbulent years.

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. Jam-packed with original cartoons, inspiring quotes, and fun quizzes, this innovative book will help teens not only survive but thrive during their teen years and beyond.
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    Simon & Schuster
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    October 3, 2006
  8. ISBN-10
    0743265041
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0743265041
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Grade 8 Up—In this practical and lively self-help title, the author argues that teens have six key decisions to make, and that their choices will make or break their futures. The decisions involve getting a good education, choosing true friends, getting along with parents, dating and sex, avoiding addictions, and establishing a healthy sense of self-worth. Covey provides tips for making and following through on each of these areas and delivers concise sound bites of advice peppered with colorful graphics, cartoons, and movie quotes. He supports his arguments with facts, statistics, and analysis. For example, in urging teens to stay in school and keep up their grades, he provides a chart of lifelong earnings based on the highest degree earned, as well as the money needed for a family. The author briefly addresses problems associated with the choices. For example, regarding school, he gives tips on dealing with stress, time management, learning disabilities, and preparing for college. He is frank in discussing sex and dating myths and the dangers of STDs and teenage pregnancy. This book covers typical self-help territory, but does so in a manner that teens will appreciate. Its downfall is its wide scope and the author's failure to cite most of his sources. However, the volume is not designed to be read straight through, and its quick and easy tips will appeal to most readers.—Jane Cronkhite, Cuyahoga County Public Library, OH
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"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

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster; 1st edition (October 3, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0743265041
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0743265041
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 13 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 0.6 x 9.13 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 504 ratings

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Sean Covey is the son of Stephen Covey, a graduate of Harvard Business School and is Vice President of Retail for the FranklinCovey company, one of the world's premier leadership authorities. He lives in Utah with his wife and four children.

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Customers find this book helpful for teens, providing great information they should know. The writing style is clever and easy to read, with one customer noting its use of comic illustrations. They appreciate its straightforward approach and consider it a great gift for young teens.

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90 customers mention "Advice"90 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's advice, finding it great for teens and very on point for their age group, with one customer noting it's packed with wisdom.

"...this and shouldn't do that...He has very good reasons, facts, and well documented (with references to other books, authors, doctors, websites)..." Read more

"...Teen-to-teen advice.In the chapter on maintaining a good relationship with your parents, I particularly liked one teen's take on parental insight...." Read more

"...It is really about common sense...." Read more

"Covey packs the book with wisdom. His approach is wide in range and still has depth - school - friends - parents -..." Read more

20 customers mention "Writing style"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it clever and easy to read, with one customer noting that the vocabulary is straightforward.

"...in the book, but it will help the kids gain perspective and it's an easy read...." Read more

"The book was well written but when I talked to my teen about it they said there wasn't anything new in there...." Read more

"...It's straight forward and factual, yet it's written with tact and not too graphic...." Read more

"...We each read the same chapter and then discuss. Very cleverly written and has real life examples...." Read more

8 customers mention "Visual style"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the visual style of the book, with one mentioning its vibrant colors and comic illustrations, while another notes its tasteful presentation.

"...It's straight forward and factual, yet it's written with tact and not too graphic...." Read more

"I bought the book wondering if my son would read it. (It looked great to me.) I didn't give it as a gift, I just had it on the table...." Read more

"...Very cleverly written and has real life examples. Great illustrations, a pleasure and a joy to read...." Read more

"I love the information in this book and the style of the chapters...." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"5 positive1 negative

Customers find the book readable and straightforward, with one mentioning it took time to grab their attention.

"...We have used this book as one of those means. Its straightforward, provides common issues that kids face, and it provides straightforward ways of..." Read more

"...He doesn't sugar coat anything. It's straight forward and factual, yet it's written with tact and not too graphic...." Read more

"...I couldn't believe it. He even took the time to grab my attention and go through some of the interactive exercises with me...." Read more

"...It's a great book to pick up and just read for a few minutes between all the other busy activities of life. and a great reminder of the goals...." Read more

4 customers mention "Gift value"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a great gift for young teens.

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good advice for teens
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2010
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    I am really enjoying this book. I'm only through 3 chapters...so far I've read chapter 2- Friends, chapter 3- Parents, chapter 4- dating and sex. I skipped chapter one because I only wanted to skim through before I gave it to my 3 older children to read, but after starting to read it I couldn't put it down! I really wish I would've found this book when my oldest was 12 or 13 but I think, even though she is 17, it will still help her tremendously. I have really enjoyed the advice given by the author. I just finished reading the chapter on sex last night and He encourages young adults to raise the bar high! With great, solid advice as to how to raise the bar, why to raise the bar and how to keep the bar high. Raising the bar high means abstinence, maybe you feel someone talking about abstinence is outdated or not effective for teens after all what's the harm? I thought this was the best part of the book I had read thus far. He states several reasons why you should remain abstinent. Not only that but how to protect your "self". I am no saint and did just about anything when I was in High School and have paid the price in some form or the other. I was pregnant at 19 and married at 20. After a few years of being married the new wore off and reality set in. Talk about a wake up call. I grew up too fast and tried to recapture my youth at the age of 30 as a result. If I would have protected my "self", I truly believe my life would be very different. I wouldn't give up my life right now but I think I would've gotten to where I am now without so much pain and confusion. He also doesn't just say you should do this and shouldn't do that...He has very good reasons, facts, and well documented (with references to other books, authors, doctors, websites) information as to why you should or shouldn't do it. I also don't think he degrades anyone for the decisions they have made or will make. He has very few references to GOD which I was very impressed with. I don't particularly care for books that dictate "because the bible said so", to me this is not an answer for a teen. I truly believe that we can ingrain our ideas in our childs head but he will always take what he wants and form his own opinion on things. Therefore, we must put information that we feel is good in front of them so hopefully they will read it, take what they can from it and grow into successful adults. I can't wait to let my kids read this book and to see what they take from it. I will definatly be reposting after they read it.
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  • GP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Should be mandatory summer reading for all rising 9th graders
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2012
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    I bought this book for a friend's daughter as an 8th grade graduation gift. I read it (from the library first). I can only say that everything the author addresses is almost exactly what I as a parent would want to tell my teen--but we parents know that teens don't always (OK hardly ever) want advice from us. The fact that the author interviewed so many teens who made both good and not-so-good choices and shared their consequences after the fact was brilliant. Teen-to-teen advice.In the chapter on maintaining a good relationship with your parents, I particularly liked one teen's take on parental insight. The teen used a math equation: Mom's age + Dad's age - my age = years of life lessons and experience they have more of than me. If you asked an 8th grader if they could help a 5th grader avoid a bad decision, like not doing their homework for a certain teacher, most likely they would say ,"Sure, I've already done 5th grade.I KNOW Mrs. So-and-so will fail you if you turn in your work late because it happened to me." The author helps them sometimes see that their parents have "already done" high school.
    Also, the chapter on choosing friends and how they influence you was especially well done. I would recommend this highly for all kids going into 9th grade as mandatory summer reading!
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  • N. Ybarra
    4.0 out of 5 stars The 6 most important decisions you'll ever make; a guide for teenagers
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2010
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    My husband bugged me to get this book for our teenage boysThe 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make: A Guide for Teens. I am glad I did get it!
    My youngest son, 14 years old, was not going to read it. He made a bad decision that affects our whole family, and part of his consequence is to read this book. After reading some of it, he does admit it is "kinda cool". It has turned out to be "not so bad and dumb".
    I have to say, as adult, it is "cheesy". It seems to be a book geared towards 6th thru 8th graders - maybe younger. However, the stories used to explain reasons behind any decision do grab my son's attention. It is really about common sense.
    Using the book like a tool, I read thru several chapters and pick out the subject/s I think is most currently pertinent to my son. I highlight important points; write down small comments next to paragraphs; "dog-ear" pages we want to reference; etc.
    He would get bored with it if he had read everything!
    Self help books are really hard to "sell" to teenage boys.
    I think this book would make a great "read" for a 6th or 7th grade life-skill class.
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  • Jamison Fox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Common sense ideas in a condensed package
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2019
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    I work with the local municipality assisting first offender youths by providing them with counseling on what they did wrong, and giving them a way to provide reparations for their actions. We have used this book as one of those means. Its straightforward, provides common issues that kids face, and it provides straightforward ways of dealing with those conflicts. I don't agree with everything in the book, but it will help the kids gain perspective and it's an easy read. I was able to read it in a couple days and be able to reference talking points from the book with the kids. (I do think if you want a child to read it, you should as well. It may help you (parent, guardian, authority figure) with some perspective as well)
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  • P. Brodie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Teens Will Love It!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2014
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    After reading Sean's "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens", which revisited his father's 7 Habits paradigm, I gave copies to some of my pupils, who all told me how helpful it was. "The 6 Most Important Decisions" breaks new ground, and establishes Sean Covey as an independent thinker in his own right.

    This book is not only solid in its content, but admirably accessible to its intended audience. This really is a book which changes people's lives - at an age when they have the opportunity to make a major positive contribution to our ailing world, and plenty of time to do so.

    Highly recommended.
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  • Mahku
    5.0 out of 5 stars ❤️❤️
    Reviewed in India on November 12, 2018
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    Loved it ❤️ it just help u to grow yourself n deal's with d problems every teenager face...
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    Loved it ❤️ it just help u to grow yourself n deal's with d problems every teenager face...
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  • Regina Zern
    5.0 out of 5 stars The most important decisions you will ever make
    Reviewed in Germany on May 28, 2014
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    Es handelt sich um die Hör-CD zu dem Buch gleichen Titels. Ich hatte zuerst etwas Schwierigkeiten beim Verstehen des Gehörten. Nach und nach kann ich aber sagen: das amerikanische Englisch ist nicht so unterschiedlich vom klassischen Oxford-Englisch, dass man sich nicht schnell daran gewöhnen könnte. Daher gebe ich heute, nachdem ich zuvor nur 4 Sterne gesetzt hatte, doch die 5 Sterne.

    Es ist ein großes Verdienst derjenigen, die es unternommen haben, die Texte dieses herausragend guten Buches auf einen Tonträger zu bringen. Inhalt und äußere Gestaltung sind auf die Bedürfnisse von Jugendlichen zugeschnitten. Nicht umsonst ist das Buch bereits in mehrere Sprachen übersetzt worden. Lektüre und Hör-CD sind sehr zu empfehlen.
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  • Cindy D
    5.0 out of 5 stars A CRITICAL book for those looking to empower teens
    Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2021
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    As a Coach/Consultant who trains on the Coveys' content, I make no secret about it - I love all material by any of the Coveys. From Sean, Stephen and their dad - Stephen...to John and Jane their work is timeless. This book is no different. It is a MUST! A most crucial book to read if you have or want to teach young minds about vital decisions and informed choices that can impact lifelong outcomes. If you're a young person - read this book and critically think about each area, how it will affect you and what you can do about it. If you're a parent, or helping adult, think about ways to infuse this into your everyday life/work. The consequences for not thinking and talking about these 6 choices are far too great to make from an uninformed position! Do not let this book go unread! :)
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in India on January 6, 2018
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    it's amazing book
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