The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: A Literary Review

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People:
A Literary Review


Initially, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Steven R. Covey may have been viewed by some of us as “just another book assignment” needed to further our education; however, to our surprise, this insightful book brings forth a wealth of knowledge pertaining to our personal perceptions and ways in which one can make a “paradigm shift.” The book is broken down into four major parts describing the seven essential habits: “Paradigms and Principles, Private Victory, Public Victory, and Renewal.” The sequencing of these parts is important in that one must first attain a “private victory” before making a “public victory.” As we begin to look deep inside of ourselves for this “private victory”, we can gain much insight on how we influence our surroundings, especially in our military careers.
The first 3 habits discussed try to bring together how one should view ...