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what are the principles of the 7 habits
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey presents true north principles based on a character ethic that he presents as universal and timeless.
what is stephen covey's profession
Stephen Covey was an American educator, author, businessman, and keynote speaker.
when did stephen covey die
Stephen Covey died on July 16, 2012
what was the cause of stephen covey's death
Stephen Covey died from complications resulting from a bike accident

Question: how old was the author when he died
Self-contained rewrite: how old was stephen covey when he died