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“If we keep doing what we're doing, we're going to keep getting what we're getting.” quote by Stephen Covey
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“If we keep doing what we're doing, we're going to keep getting what we're getting.”

Stephen Covey

About This Quote

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

Continuing current habits yields the same results; change requires new actions.

In simple terms: Same actions give same results.

Key Takeaway

Change your habits to change outcomes.

Themes

habit change results personal growth

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

advice self‑help

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • relationship improvement
  • health goals
  • financial planning

Key Concepts

feedback loop self‑efficacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habit would you change today?
  • How can you measure new outcomes?
A Different Perspective

If underlying conditions stay, new actions may still fail.

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