The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

One of the most inspiring and impactful books of the 20th century, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents—millions of people of all ages and backgrounds—and it can transform yours!

A constant presence on the bestseller list, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People now has a revised and expanded edition to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Since the book's first publication, much has changed in the business and political worlds. However, the 7 habits established by Stephen Covey are timeless and immutable, guiding and helping countless people over the past half-century—from heads of state to ordinary individuals.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a holistic, integrated approach to solving personal and professional problems based on principles. With over 25 million copies sold and translated into 38 languages, this revolutionary manual shows us how to achieve peace of mind and build confidence through the foundations of human behavior, character, and an understanding of principles, not just practices.

Since the first edition of this book, the 7 Habits have changed not only how people think about influence and personal fulfillment, but also the attitudes motivated by these ideas. The 7 Habits have actually changed the language we use, based on the following concepts:

• be proactive;
• start with the end in mind;
• first things first;
• think win/win;
• seek first to understand, then to be understood;
• create synergy;
• tune the instrument.

The book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ," one of the great classics of our time, has become an international phenomenon. Stephen R. Covey and his work will always be remembered for recreating and bringing such valuable principles to the public.