Quotes from Stephen Covey
Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconcious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character.
- Stephen Covey
My parents were just constantly affirming me in everything that I did. Late at night, I'd wake up and hear my mother talking over my bed, saying, 'You're going to do great on this test. You can do anything you want.'
- Stephen Covey
Instead, I have an abundance mentality: When people are genuinely happy at the successes of others, the pie gets larger.
- Stephen Covey
Creating a warm, caring, supportive, encouraging environment is probably the most important thing you can do for your family.
- Stephen Covey
Each of us guard a gate of change that can only be opened from the inside.
- Stephen Covey
When you make a commitment to yourself, do so with the clear understanding that you're pledging your integrity.
- Stephen Covey
The way we see the problem is the problem.
- Stephen Covey
People are your most valuable asset. Only people can be made to appreciate in value.
- Stephen Covey
Always surround yourself with people who are even more talented and competent than you.
- Stephen Covey
If you're proactive, you don't have to wait for circumstances or other people to create perspective expanding experiences. You can consciously create your own.
- Stephen Covey
Life is a mission, not a career.
- Stephen Covey
Being humble does not mean being weak, reticent, or self-effacing. It means recognizing principle and putting it ahead of self. It means standing firmly for principle, even in the fact of opposition.
- Stephen Covey