Stephen Covey Quotes

"I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions."

"We are free to choose our actions, but we are not free to choose the consequences of those actions."

"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities."

"To achieve big things, you must start with the small things that matter most."

"We judge others by their actions and ourselves by our intentions."

"Synergy occurs when we realize that the whole can be much greater than the sum of its individual parts."

"Leadership is the art of communicating a person's worth so clearly that they begin to see it in themselves."

"When you live by principles, you create a steady compass that guides you through any changing environment."

"Growth requires the constant renewal of your physical, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions."

"Proactivity means taking responsibility for your life rather than blaming your circumstances or conditions."

"Management is about doing things right; leadership is about making sure you are doing the right things."

"If we want to change a situation, we must first be willing to change ourselves and our perceptions."

"Real influence is born out of empathy and the sincere desire to help others achieve their own goals."

"Start every task with a clear understanding of your destination so that every step is in the right direction."

"Happiness is the result of living in harmony with the natural laws that govern human effectiveness."

"Integrity is when our actions are a perfect reflection of our deepest values and convictions."

"The most important work you will ever do will be within the four walls of your own home."

"To find your voice, you must look for the intersection of your talent, passion, need, and conscience."

"We build an emotional bank account with others through small acts of kindness and keeping commitments."

"If we don't take time to sharpen the saw, we eventually lose the capacity to cut through life's challenges."

"The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing in every area of your life."

"Trust is the highest form of human motivation; it brings out the very best in people."

"By focusing on our circle of influence rather than our circle of concern, we expand our power to change."

"Effective people are not problem-minded; they are opportunity-minded and focus on solutions."

"A win-win mindset is a belief in the third alternative—a solution that is better than what either side proposed."

"Our character is essentially a composite of our habits, which have a powerful impact on our destiny."

"Humility is the mother of all virtues because it allows us to learn and grow from our mistakes."

"If we are to succeed in an interdependent world, we must master the art of cooperation and synergy."

"The way we see the problem is the problem; we must shift our perspective to find the real solution."

"Effective leadership is about putting first things first and having the discipline to say no to the unimportant."

"We are not our feelings; we are the masters of our feelings and can choose how we use them."

"A person who does not read is no better off than a person who cannot read."

"Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning if you listen with empathy."