As a bestselling novel, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey challenges students to become better versions of themselves through a methodology of intra- and interpersonal exercises taught by many religions and self-help programs around the world. In this book, readers are taught that prioritization, proactivity, good communication, and intrapersonal strength are all equally important, and that they must achieve inner determination and self-esteem before their relationships can be healthy. I agree with Covey and believe that all of these habits are necessary to be an effective and successful teenager. In an age where technology is so accessible and most things from 1998 seem out of place, I not only related to the lyrics, but also realized areas of my life that were missing. Of all seven habits, Starting with the end in mind (habit two), Putting first things first (habit three), and Thinking winning (habit four) are the building blocks of a healthy and effective lifestyle. three “private victory” habits, Starting with the End in Mind is the first and most essential step to achieving personal goals. I remember skimming over this section of the book when I first read it in early February, only to go to church the following Sunday and hear the exact same message repeated. The weekend sermon was about developing and maintaining new habits and goals that people often forget about for a few weeks out of the year. It bore an uncanny resemblance to the second and third habits I had read about the day before, and the pastor had even asked something similar: “How do you know if your ladder is leaning against the right wall” (93)? How could you achieve it if you didn't have an expected goal? Although I have always been a planner, my idea... middle of paper..., teenagers in our society are facing more challenges than those who came before them. Because of this, many parenting books quickly become dated, and people find that it is not possible to predict the growth of teenagers from one book. However, when teens take the initiative and read books like 7 Habits to their advantage, there is always something to learn, in any generation. The 7 Highly Effective Habits of Teens will eventually fall short as generations evolve, but there is always something to learn from foundational steps like Covey's. There is nothing new under the sun, and without mention of recent events and technology... with mention of recent events and technology... and even mention of events and technology we haven't seen yet, when a book is based on the skills and habits that teenagers will need at any age and circumstance, the advice provided in this book will never fail.