Begin with the end in mind.
STEPHEN COVEYOne 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.
More Stephen Covey Quotes
-
-
See every problem as an opportunity to exercise creative energy.
STEPHEN COVEY -
Little kindness and courtesies are so important. In relationships, the little things are the big things.
STEPHEN COVEY -
Whenever you experience stress of any kind, look into yourself and ask, In what way am I compromising my innermost values in this situation?
STEPHEN COVEY -
The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
STEPHEN COVEY -
You always reap what you sow; there is no shortcut.
STEPHEN COVEY -
While we cannot always choose what happens to us, we can choose our responses.
STEPHEN COVEY -
Before you wonder “Am I doing things right?” wonder “Am I doing the right things?”
STEPHEN COVEY -
Live your life by a compass, not a clock.
STEPHEN COVEY -
Almost every significant breakthrough is the result of a courageous break with traditional ways of thinking.
STEPHEN COVEY -
If we keep doing what we’re doing, we’re going to keep getting what we’re getting.
STEPHEN COVEY -
Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.
STEPHEN COVEY -
The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.
STEPHEN COVEY -
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.
STEPHEN COVEY -
The deepest hunger of [a child’s] human heart is to be understood, for understanding implicitly affirms, validates, recognizes and appreciates the intrinsic worth of another.
STEPHEN COVEY -
Prepare your mind and heart before you prepare your speech. What we say may be less important than how we say it.
STEPHEN COVEY -
He who has a why can deal with any what or how.
STEPHEN COVEY -
Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us.
STEPHEN COVEY -
All broken relationships can be traced back to broken agreements.
STEPHEN COVEY -
There are three constants in life, change, choice and principles.
STEPHEN COVEY -
You have two ears and one mouth. Use them accordingly.
STEPHEN COVEY -
As you care less about what people think of you, you will care more about what others think of themselves.
STEPHEN COVEY -
Where you are headed is more important than how fast you are going. Rather than always focusing on what’s urgent, learn to focus on what is really important.
STEPHEN COVEY -
Most people struggle with life balance simply because they haven’t paid the price to decide what is really important to them.
STEPHEN COVEY -
To achieve goals you’ve never achieved before, you need to start doing things you’ve never done before.
STEPHEN COVEY -
We immediately become more effective when we decide to change ourselves rather than asking things to change for us.
STEPHEN COVEY -
The undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites and passions.
STEPHEN COVEY