Everyday Greatness is an inspiring volume of short stories from both recognizable celebrities and leaders and ordinary, everyday people. Honestly, I was expecting something different with Stephen Covey’s name on it, but if understood as it is, a compilation, it is indeed an enjoyable read.

I appreciated the organization of the book into virtues that, if truly lived out, lead to everyday greatness. It makes it easy when wrestling with a particular subject to go back and receive inspiration. The wrap-up and reflections at the end of each chapter make for a nice way to re-articulate the principles in the story. These lend themselves to further contemplation and practical application in one’s own life. However, I personally didn’t find Covey’s intermittent commentary particularly edifying to the book or the points made by the stories.

While I wouldn’t choose to read the entire book cover-to-cover again, it would be a great night-stand or coffee table book to read on occasion. Filled with quotes and palatable examples of putting the illustrated principles into practice, it would also serve well as a sermon or teaching supplement. If read as a whole, it can get a little fluffy and superficial. I believe a book of this kind would be best digested in small bites, where you can savor the message.