Over 40 million copies sold speak for themselves: "The 7 Ways to Effectiveness" is one of the most important books ever written. Since its first publication in 1989, the 7 Ways have helped countless people achieve lasting success and true joy in life. By popular demand, the world bestseller is now available in a completely revised compact edition. Whether it's value awareness, clarity of purpose, vision for the future, win-win thinking, communication or work-life balance, the compact edition of the 7 Ways is all about how to take control of your life, realize your dreams, build fulfilling relationships and ensure that happiness and joie de vivre don't fall short in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Clear examples and practical exercises allow a quick and easy implementation of the 7 ways.Completely new and an enormous enrichment are the personal comments of Sean Covey. The son of Steven R. Covey is president of FranklinCovey Education and himself a multiple bestselling author. Open, honest and humorous, he reports on his experiences with the 7 Ways. Numerous anecdotes from the family life of the Covey's provide many aha experiences and for great pleasure while reading!For whom is the compact edition of the 7 ways?The compact edition offers a quick, easy introduction to the 7 ways. It is ideal for all those who strive for personal development and wish for a happy, fulfilled private life. Contents from the topic area "Business and career" were deliberately omitted in the compact edition. For those who want to study the 7 Ways intensively and also use them for their professional success, we recommend reading the unabridged "Classic Edition.