the 7 habits of highly effective people: powerful lessons in personal change  <p><b><i>new york times </i></b><b>best seller - over 40 million copies sold</b></p> <p><b>the number one most influential business book of the 20th century </b></p> <p>one of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, <i>the 7 habits of highly effective people</i> has captivated listeners for nearly three decades. it has transformed the lives of presidents and ceos, educators and parents - millions of people of all ages and occupations. now, this 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 habits with modern additions from sean covey. </p> <p>the 7 habits have become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions and millions of people. why? because they work! with sean covey’s added takeaways on how the habits can be used in our modern age, the wisdom of the 7 habits will be refreshed for a new generation of leaders. </p> <p>they include: </p> <p>habit 1: be proactive </p> <p>habit 2: begin with the end in mind </p> <p>habit 3: put first things first </p> <p>habit 4: think win/win </p> <p>habit 5: seek first to understand, then to be understood </p> <p>habit 6: synergize </p> <p>habit 7: sharpen the saw </p> <p>this beloved classic presents a principle-centered approach for solving both personal and professional problems. with penetrating insights and practical anecdotes, stephen r. covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity - principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. </p>