We immediately become more effective when we decide to change ourselves rather than asking things to change for us.
STEPHEN COVEYYou can’t talk your way out of a problem you behaved your way into!
More Stephen Covey Quotes
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There are three constants in life, change, choice and principles.
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Make small commitments and keep them. Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic. Be a part of the solution, not the problem.
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The key to success is dedication to life-long learning.
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To listen with empathy is the most important human skill.
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The undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites and passions.
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Whenever you experience stress of any kind, look into yourself and ask, In what way am I compromising my innermost values in this situation?
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Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.
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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.
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Internal victories precede external victories.
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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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If we keep doing what we’re doing, we’re going to keep getting what we’re getting.
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It’s better to be humbled by the word than by the force of circumstances.
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Live your life by a compass, not a clock.
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Always surround yourself with people who are even more talented and competent than you.
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He who has a why can deal with any what or how.
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