The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey offers an approach to success and happiness that focuses on developing one’s inner character and motivations. Most people go through their careers and lives in a state of “dependence.” Covey’s principles advocate for a state “interdependence.” “Interdependence” acknowledges that we are indeed individuals that must independently cultivate strength, but working with others allows us to achieve greater results than working alone. The seven habits are: Be proactive Begin with the end in mind Put first things first Think win-win Seek first to understand, then to be understood Synergize Sharpen the saw - in other words, take some R&R time for yourself