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Stephen Covey Quotes about Success

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Link yourself to your potential, not to your past.

Link yourself to your potential, not to your past.

Success, Past, Excellence

Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.

Inspirational, Success, Motivational Sports

Stephen R. Covey (2012). “The Wisdom and Teachings of Stephen R. Covey”, p.98, Simon and Schuster

Begin with the end in mind.

Inspirational, Success, Determination

Stephen R. Covey (2000). “Vision: Defining Your Destiny in Life”, Franklincovey

Be sure that, as you scramble up the ladder of success, it is leaning against the right building.

Success, Effectiveness, Ladders

Without involvement, there is no commitment. Mark it down, asterisk it, circle it, underline it. No involvement, no commitment.

Success, Leadership, Commitment

Stephen R. Covey (2004). “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change”, p.143, Simon and Schuster

Effective people are not problem-minded; they're opportunity minded. They feed opportunities and starve problems.

Success, Opportunity, People

Stephen R. Covey (2016). “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change Interactive Edition”, p.187, Mango Media Inc.

Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it's holy ground. There's no greater investment.

Inspirational, Motivational, Success

Stephen R. Covey (2016). “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change Interactive Edition”, p.74, Mango Media Inc.

Actually I did not invent the seven habits, they are universal principles and most of what I wrote about is just common sense. I am embarrassed when people talk about the Covey Habits, and dislike the idea of being some sort of guru.

Life, Success, Business

Everyone chooses one of two roads in life - the old and the young, the rich and the poor, men and women alike. One is the broad, well-traveled road to mediocrity, the other road to greatness and meaning.

Success, Greatness, Men

Stephen R. Covey (2013). “The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness”, p.27, Simon and Schuster

Most people define greatness through wealth and popularity and position in the corner office. But what I call everyday greatness comes from character and contribution.

Success, Business, Character

An empowered organization is one in which individuals have the knowledge, skill, desire, and opportunity to personally succeed in a way that leads to collective organizational success.

Motivational, Success, Business

Stephen R. Covey (1992). “Principle Centered Leadership”, p.212, Simon and Schuster

True greatness will be achieved through the abundant mind that works selflessly - with mutual respect, for mutual benefit.

Success, Teamwork, Greatness

Stephen R. Covey (2004). “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change”, p.10, Simon and Schuster

People and organizations don't grow much without delegation and completed staff work because they are confined to the capacities of the boss and reflect both personal strengths and weaknesses

Life, Success, Business

Stephen R. Covey (1992). “Principle Centered Leadership”, p.237, Simon and Schuster

Private victories precede public victories.

Success, Keeping Promises, Victory

Stephen R. Covey (1992). “Principle Centered Leadership”, p.63, Simon and Schuster

It's a fact that more people watch television and get their information that way than read books. I find new technology and new ways of communication very exciting and would like to do more in this field.

Success, Business, Book

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