Covey: The 7 Habits are built on enduring and timeless principles that apply everywhere, and in all circumstances. What do you believe sets the original 7 habits apart from all of the other content out there now, during a time so full of advice telling us how to hack our thinking and actions? Kathy Caprino: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People obviously inspired a new wave of thinking about personal and professional growth.