Appointments Quote by Stephen Covey
“Make specific appointments with yourself to work on goals, and treat an appointment with yourself as you'd treat an appointment with anybody else.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989
Treat personal scheduling with the same seriousness as external commitments to ensure self‑discipline.
In simple terms: Self‑appointments deserve respect.
Key Takeaway
Schedule self‑time like any other meeting.
Themes
productivity
self‑discipline
time management
Mood
motivational
practical
Type
self‑help
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily planning
- goal tracking
- self‑coaching
Key Concepts
habit formation
personal accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you hold yourself accountable?
- What systems can reinforce self‑commitments?
A Different Perspective
Self‑appointments can be ignored if not enforced.
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