Structure

“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” is separated into four main parts. Part One: Paradigms and Principles is comprised of two sections, Inside-Out and The 7 Habits – An Overview. Part Two: Private Victory is comprised of Habit1, Habit 2 and Habit 3. Part Three: Public Victory covers Habit 4, Habit 5 and Habit 6. Part Four: Renewal contained Habit 7 and “Inside-Out Again.” The book progresses in a logical order that lays out the guidelines for becoming an effective and successful person.

There are many diagrams, charts and tables that are used to augment the text including depictions of the Circle of Concern and the Circle of Influence. A Venn diagram illustrates what effective habits are with overlapping circles of knowledge, skills and desire. Another diagram is repeated several times within the book that depicts how the seven habits are interdependent upon one another. Also included is a weekly planner that suggests an effective...