Through it all I have learned that parenting is basically a life of self sacrifice. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The more people rationalize cheating, the more it becomes a culture of dishonesty. And that can become a vicious, downward cycle. Because… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
People with a scarcity mentality think there is only so much in the world to go around. It's as if they see… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Perhaps the most important vision of all is develop a sense of self, a sense of your own destiny, a sense of… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
If my sense of security lies in my reputation or in the things I have, my life will be in a constant… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Actually I did not invent the seven habits, they are universal principles and most of what I wrote about is just common… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
If you don't have confidence in the diagnosis, you won't have confidence in the prescription. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
I am convinced that if we as a society work diligently in every other area of life and neglect the family, it… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Personal leadership is the process of keeping your vision and values before you and aligning your life to be congruent with them. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Peace of mind comes when your life is in harmony with true principles and values and in no other way. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Remember that our reactions are a product of our perceptions, and our perceptions are a result of what is at the center… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
A life of integrity is the most fundamental source of personal worth. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
This is the single most powerful investment we can ever make in life—investment in ourselves, in the only instrument we have with… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The average family spends 30 hours in front of a television, and they say they don't have the time to have a… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Keep in mind that you are always saying "no" to something. If it isn't to the apparent and urgent things in your… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
When life does not go our way or we inadvertently make a mistake, it is so easy to make excuses, place blame… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
“If you adopt a pattern of life that focuses on golden eggs and neglects the goose, you will soon be without the… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Moral authority comes from following universal and timeless principles like honesty, integrity, treating people with respect. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Wisdom is your perspective on life, your sense of balance, your understanding of how the various parts and principles apply and relate… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Want balance in your life? Then sure, get your own act together, but don't forget four powerful disciplines of execution in your… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Historically, the family has played the primary role in educating children for life, with the school providing supplemental scaffolding to the family. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Find your voice, and inspire others to find theirs. Don't ignore that longing to make a difference. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Synergy is what happens when one plus one equals ten or a hundred or even a thousand! It's the profound result when… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
I'm convinced that we can write and live our own scripts more than most people will acknowledge. I also know the price… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
You can't have the fruits without the roots. It's the principle of sequencing: Private Victories proceed Public Victories. Self-mastery and self-discipline are the foundation… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Empathic listening takes time, but it doesn't take anywhere near as much time as it takes to back up and correct misunderstandings when you're… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
The fire inside people is like a match; the way to ignite that flame is initially through friction, then other matches are lit through… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
In a very real sense, there are only two roles in organisations: customers and suppliers. Everybody functions simultaneously in both roles, whether inside or… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
To blame and accuse other people, is to choose to empower them, to control us. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
If you are an effective manager of your self, your discipline comes from within; it is a function of your independent will. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
I believe in Coach Louis Wong. He is so much more than just a football coach. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Most people struggle with life balance simply because they haven't paid the price to decide what is really important to them. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Highly proactive people don't blame circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behavior. Their behavior is a product of their own conscious choice. — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
When it comes to developing character strength, inner security and unique personal and interpersonal talents and skills in a child, no institution can or… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Most people define greatness through wealth and popularity and position in the corner office. But what I call everyday greatness comes from character and… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
