613 Quotes by Stephen R. Covey

Each of us guard a gate of change that can only be opened from the inside.

The key to success is dedication to life-long learning.

Before a performance, a sales presentation, a difficult confrontation, or the daily challenge of meeting a goal, see it clearly, vividly, relentlessly, over and over again. Create an internal “comfort zone”. Then, when you get into the situation, it isn’t foreign. It doesn’t scare you.

If you don’t set your goals based upon your Mission Statement, you may be climbing the ladder of success only to realize, when you get to the top, you’re on the WRONG building.

Effective interdependence can only be built on true independence.

Quality relationships are built on principles, especially the principle of trust.

The way we see the problem is the problem.

You will never be able to truly step inside another person, to see the world as he sees it, until you develop the pure desire, the strength of personal character, and the positive Emotional Bank Account, as well as the empathetic listening skills to do it.

Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out.