In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People， author Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic， integrated， principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes， Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness， integrity， service， and human dignity -- principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.