The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is a self-help book that presents an approach to being effective in attaining goals by aligning oneself to what Covey calls "true north" principles based on a character ethic that he presents as universal and timeless. Overview The book is divided into four main parts: 1. Paradigms and Principles 2. Private Victory 3. Public Victory 4. Renewal Part One: Paradigms and Principles Inside-Out Approach Covey introduces the concept of the "Inside-Out" approach to personal and interpersonal effectiveness, suggesting that change starts from within. He emphasizes that our perceptions and