The seven habits are a framework for personal effectiveness and success. The first three habits - be proactive, begin with the end in mind, and put first things first - focus on self-mastery and independence. Habits 4, 5, and 6 address interdependence through thinking win-win, seeking first to understand then to be understood, and synergizing. The seventh habit is to sharpen the saw, which means renewing oneself physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually to sustain the other habits. Mastering the seven habits involves understanding how habits, character, and paradigms shape one's effectiveness.