We are, fortunately or unfortunately, not born with a user manual for success and happiness in life. Our quest to find the answers often leads us to read and listen to great minds and some thoughts make it straight to our minds and hearts. Stephen Covey’s 7 principles help create a trusted inner compass to lead us through the pursuit of life. Loved it the first time I read it and loved it more each other time i read it : 7 simple thoughts - 1) Sharpen the saw 2) Be Proactive 3) Begin with an end in mind 4) First things first 5) Think Win-win 6) Seek first to understand and then to be understood 7) Synergise - makes great reading and sure helps simplify life