Goals Quote by Stephen R. Covey
““Effective people lead their lives and manage their relationships around principles; ineffective people attempt to manage their time around priorities and their tasks around goals. Think effectiveness with people; efficiency with things.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989
Effective people base actions on principles, while ineffective people manage time by priorities and tasks by goals; focus on people for effectiveness, things for efficiency.
In simple terms: Principles guide people; priorities guide tasks.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize principles over tasks.
Themes
effectiveness
efficiency
principles
relationships
time management
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
practical
Type
advice
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- leadership training
- coaching
- performance review
- project planning
- personal development
Key Concepts
values
goal setting
relationship management
Questions to Reflect On
- What principles guide your relationships?
- How do you balance effectiveness and efficiency?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on efficiency can neglect human factors.
