The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey is a transformative self-help book that offers a principle-centered approach to personal and professional effectiveness. Covey outlines seven habits that help individuals achieve lasting success:

1. Be Proactive: Take control of your actions and responses.
2. Begin with the End in Mind: Define a clear vision and set meaningful goals.
3. Put First Things First: Prioritize important tasks over distractions.
4. Think Win-Win: Seek mutually beneficial solutions in all interactions.
5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood: Practice empathetic listening before speaking.
6. Synergize: Leverage teamwork to achieve greater outcomes.
7. Sharpen the Saw: Regularly renew and maintain your physical, mental, and emotional health.

The book encourages readers to develop these habits for long-term growth, balance, and success in life.