Answer to life Quote by Stephen R. Covey
““Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of his life is, but rather must recognize that it is he who is asked. In a word, each man is questioned by life; and he can only answer to life by answering for his own life; to life he can only respond by being responsible.” Personal responsibility, or proactivity, is fundamental to the first creation. Returning to the computer metaphor, Habit 1 says, “You are the programmer.” Habit 2, then, says, “Write the program.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989
Life asks us to take responsibility for our actions; we must program our own responses and act deliberately.
In simple terms: We are responsible for shaping our lives.
Key Takeaway
Take ownership of your choices.
Themes
responsibility
self‑direction
purpose
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal development
- decision making
- habit formation
Key Concepts
agency
existential meaning
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities are you avoiding?
- How can you become the programmer of your life?
A Different Perspective
It can ignore external constraints that limit agency.
