People behave more on the basis of how they feel than how they think; unless there are good feelings between people, it is almost impossible to reason intelligently.
STEPHEN COVEYWe must never be too busy to take time to sharpen the saw.
More Stephen Covey Quotes
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The undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites and passions.
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We are limited but we can push back the borders of our limitations.
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When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it’s like giving them emotional oxygen.
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Little kindness and courtesies are so important. In relationships, the little things are the big things.
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There is so much we can do to render service, to make a difference in the world – no matter how large or small our circle of influence.
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The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.
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He who has a why can deal with any what or how.
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To change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions.
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Always surround yourself with people who are even more talented and competent than you.
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One of the most important ways to manifest integrity is to be loyal to those who are not present. In doing so, we build the trust of those who are present.
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Anyone can count the seeds of an apple. Who can count the apples in a seed?
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You have two ears and one mouth. Use them accordingly.
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It’s better to be humbled by the word than by the force of circumstances.
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To listen with empathy is the most important human skill.
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Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us.
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