Skip to content

Belief Quote by Stephen Covey

“He who has a why can deal with any what or how.” quote by Stephen Covey
Download Open image
“He who has a why can deal with any what or how.”

Stephen Covey

About This Quote

Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, 1989

Understanding your purpose gives you resilience to face any challenge or method.

In simple terms: Purpose gives strength to handle any situation.

Key Takeaway

Identify your why to overcome obstacles.

Themes

purpose resilience motivation

Mood

inspired determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • personal crises
  • learning new skills
  • health setbacks

Key Concepts

Existential meaning psychological endurance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What core belief drives you?
  • How does purpose affect your daily decisions?
A Different Perspective

If your why is vague, the strength may be insufficient.

2.1 out of 5 (7 ratings)

More by Stephen Covey

Explore all 663 Stephen Covey quotes

More Belief quotes

Browse all 10,268 Belief quotes