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 COVEYBefore you wonder “Am I doing things right?” wonder “Am I doing the right things?”
More Stephen Covey Quotes
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If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take just gets us to the wrong place faster.
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See every problem as an opportunity to exercise creative energy.
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Internal victories precede external victories.
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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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You can’t change the fruit without changing the root.
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It takes humility to seek feedback. It takes wisdom to understand it, analyze it and appropriately act on it.
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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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You have two ears and one mouth. Use them accordingly.
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When you make a commitment to yourself, do so with the clear understanding that you’re pledging your integrity.
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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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Link yourself to your potential, not to your past.
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We see the world, not as it is, but as we are – or, as we are conditioned to see it.
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Little kindness and courtesies are so important. In relationships, the little things are the big things.
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What you do has far greater impact than what you say.
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Your most important work is always ahead of you, never behind you.
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