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Be courageous Quote by Stephen Covey

“You may be good, but what are you good for? You've got to be good for something. You've got to be about some project, some task that requires you to be humble and obedient to the universal principles of service. You've got to live a life of complete and total integrity in order to give this kind…” quote by Stephen Covey
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“You may be good, but what are you good for? You've got to be good for something. You've got to be about some project, some task that requires you to be humble and obedient to the universal principles of service. You've got to live a life of complete and total integrity in order to give this kind of service. This integrity enables you to love other people unconditionally, to be courageous and kind at the same time, because you have integratedness inside your own soul.”

Stephen Covey

About This Quote

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

True fulfillment comes from serving others with humility, integrity, and wholehearted commitment, aligning personal actions with universal service principles.

In simple terms: Serve others with humility and integrity.

Key Takeaway

Live a life of service and integrity.

Themes

service integrity humility leadership personal growth

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • team projects
  • leadership roles
  • caregiving
  • community work

Key Concepts

self‑actualization ethical living emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you align your daily tasks with a purpose of service?
  • What habits help maintain humility while leading?
A Different Perspective

Challenges arise when personal ambition conflicts with selfless service, requiring constant self‑reflection.

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