Stephen Covey uses the Maturity Continuum to offer his ideas on success. Your chances multiply when you build a strong foundation marked by a sound character ethic, as opposed to a personality ethic based on outward traits. That is the hallmark of success.

To inculcate a habit, you need to know what goes into building one. Being proactive is the first routine to develop, says Stephen Covey. Learn about the Circle of Concern that you have no control over and the Circle of Influence that is under your power.

Visualize how you want others to perceive you. With that goal in mind, work towards building a character that matches your vision. The second habit tells you to reflect on the consequences before acting and move with that result in sight.

Prioritize! This one word sums up the third habit of successful people. Think of one positive change that you would like to effect in each - your personal and professional life. This four-step matrix will light your way.

Opt for the win-win paradigm as a fourth habit. There are five points to embrace before you set out. From dependence to independence and finally, to interdependence, the journey is well-mapped in this episode.

Listening well with the intention of understanding is the first step to grasping the fifth habit. Very few pay attention when others speak and that is why developing Empathetic Listening is so crucial. It also makes the other person as interested in your views.

Stephen Covey's sixth habit is all about synergy. He explains how to achieve this creative process, with four keys, as you interact with a diverse group to create a whole.

Find time to hone your skills and get the tools ready, that's the crux of the seventh habit you need to imbibe on the road to success. Set the four dimensions of renewal in motion and you are bound to see sustainable changes in your moral makeup.