The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
"The way we see the problem is the problem."
— Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1989)
Introduction
| The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | |
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| Full title | The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Restoring the Character Ethic |
| Author | Stephen R. Covey |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Personal development; Leadership; Self-help |
| Genre | Nonfiction; Self-help |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback); e-book; audiobook |
| Pages | 340 |
| ISBN | 978-0-671-66398-8 |
| Goodreads rating | 4.2/5 (as of 3 November 2025) |
| Website | simonandschuster.com |
Chapter summary
This outline follows the Simon & Schuster hardcover edition (1989, ISBN 978-0-671-66398-8).[1][2]
I – Paradigms and Principles
🧭 1 – Inside-Out.
🧩 2 – The Seven Habits – An Overview.
II – Private Victory
🚀 3 – Habit 1: Be Proactive.
🎯 4 – Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind.
📅 5 – Habit 3: Put First Things First.
III – Public Victory
🤝 6 – Habit 4: Think Win/Win.
👂 7 – Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.
🔗 8 – Habit 6: Synergize.
IV – Renewal
🪚 9 – Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw.
🔄 10 – Inside-Out Again.
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References
- ↑ "Table of contents for The seven habits of highly effective people: restoring the character ethic". Library of Congress. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "The seven habits of highly effective people: restoring the character ethic". WorldCat. OCLC. Retrieved 3 November 2025.