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Stephen Covey Quotes - Page 9

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In the absence of wake-up calls, many of us never really confront the critical issues of life.

In the absence of wake-up calls, many of us never really confront the critical issues of life.

Life, Issues, Wake Up

Taking initiative is a form of self-empowerment.

Self, Empowerment, Initiative

Stephen R. Covey (2013). “The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness”, p.133, Simon and Schuster

We hear a lot about identity theft when someone takes your wallet and pretends to be you and uses your credit cards. But the more serious identity theft is to get swallowed up in other people's definition of you.

People, Identity, Cards

Stephen R. Covey (2012). “The 3rd Alternative: Solving Life's Most Difficult Problems”, p.27, Simon and Schuster

It's better to be humbled by the word than by the force of circumstances.

Force, Circumstances

Stephen R. Covey (1992). “Principle Centered Leadership”, p.233, Simon and Schuster

He who has a why can deal with any what or how.

Life, Belief, Deals

We can never really change someone; people must change themselves.

Change, People

Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill (1995). “First Things First”, p.262, Simon and Schuster

Petty things become unimportant when people are impassioned about a purpose higher than self.

Self, People, Purpose

Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill (1995). “First Things First”, p.106, Simon and Schuster

Two people can see the same thing, disagree, and yet both be right. It's not logical; it's psychological.

Two, People, Perspective

Stephen R. Covey (2016). “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change Interactive Edition”, p.23, Mango Media Inc.

Time management is a misnomer, the challenge is to manage ourselves.

Challenges, Time Management, Management

"The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People". Book by Stephen Covey, www.huffingtonpost.com. August 15, 1989.

Quality relationships are built on principles, especially the principle of trust.

Relationship, Quality, Principles

Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill (1995). “First Things First”, p.57, Simon and Schuster

People simply feel better about themselves when they’re good at something.

Happiness, Self Esteem, Feel Better

Stephen R. Covey (2012). “The Wisdom and Teachings of Stephen R. Covey”, p.33, Simon and Schuster

Almost all of the world-class athletes and other peak performers are visualizers. They see it; they feel it; they experience it before hey actually do it. They begin with the end in mind.

Athlete, Class, Mind

If you don't have confidence in the diagnosis, you won't have confidence in the prescription.

Life, Diagnosis, Have Confidence

Stephen R. Covey (2013). “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change”, p.256, Simon and Schuster

You can't hold someone accountable for results if you supervise their methods.

Results, Method, Ifs

You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage—pleasantly, smilingly, nonapologetically, to say “no” to other things. And the way you do that is by having a bigger “yes” burning inside. The enemy of the “best” is often the “good.

Inspirational, Motivational, Change

Stephen R. Covey (2013). “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change”, p.165, Simon and Schuster

An effective goal focuses primarily on results rather than activity. It identifies where you want to be, and, in the process, helps you determine where you are. It gives you important information on how to get there, and it tells you when you have arrived. It unifies your efforts and energy. It gives meaning and purpose to all you do.

Giving, Goal, Effort

Stephen R. Covey (1994). “Daily Reflections for Highly Effective People: Living THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE Every Day”, p.159, Simon and Schuster

Unless people feel that they are accepted and that they have a right to express their feelings without fear of embarrassment or ridicule, all they will do is react and rebel and struggle for their identity.

Motivational, Struggle, People

The key to acting with integrity is to simply stop playing the game.

Integrity, Keys, Games

Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill (1997). “First Things First Every Day: Daily Reflections- Because Where You're Headed Is More Important Than How Fast You Get There”, p.73, Simon and Schuster

As long as you think the problem is out there, that very thought is the problem

Inspirational, Motivational, Positive Thinking

Stephen R. Covey (2013). “The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness”, p.128, Simon and Schuster

People with a scarcity mentality tend to see everything in terms of win-lose. There is only so much; and if someone else has it, that means there will be less for me. The more principle-centered we become, the more we develop an abundance mentality, the more we are genuinely happy for the successes, well-being, achievements, recognition, and good fortune of other people. We believe their success adds to...rather than detracts from...our lives.

Believe, Mean, Winning

To set and work toward any goal is an act of courage.

Goal, Acts Of Courage

Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill (1995). “First Things First”, p.152, Simon and Schuster

Seek to understand rather than be understood.

Empathy, Understood

Begin each day with the blueprint of my deepest values FIRMLY in mind then when challenges come, make decisions BASED on those values.

Decision, Challenges, Mind

Remember, technology is a great servant, but a terrible master.

Technology, Remember, Masters

Source: zenhabits.net

The greatest thing you can do for your children is love your spouse.

Children, Love You, Spouse

Stephen R. Covey (2014). “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families”, p.154, St. Martin's Press

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