Fundamentals Quote by Stephen Covey

“Keep in mind that you are always saying "no" to something. If it isn't to the apparent and urgent things in your life, it is probably to the most fundamental, highly important things.” quote by Stephen Covey — Download Open image

“Keep in mind that you are always saying "no" to something. If it isn't to the apparent and urgent things in your life, it is probably to the most fundamental, highly important things.”

Stephen Covey

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