If you want to get something done, give it to a busy man. Stephen Covey More Quotes by Stephen Covey More Quotes From Stephen Covey All things are created twice. All things. Vision is the first creation. For a house it's called the blueprint. For a life it's called a mission. For a day it's called a goal and a plan. For a parent it's called a belief in the unseen potential of a child. For all, it is the mental creation which always precedes the physical, or second, creation. Stephen Covey parentgoalchildren Vital to quality of life is the ability to work together, learn from each other, and help each other grow. Stephen Covey qualityworking-togetherlife I believe that correct principles are natural laws, and that God, the Creator and Father of us all, is the source of them, and also the source of our conscience. I believe that to the degree people live by this inspired conscience, they will grow to fulfill their natures; to the degree that they do not, they will not rise above the animal plane. Stephen Covey animalbelievefather Love - the feeling - is a fruit of love, the verb. Stephen Covey fruitfeelingslove Humility is the mother of all virtues. Humility says we are not in control, principles are in control, therefore we submit ourselves to principles. Pride says that we are in control, and since our values govern our behavior, we can simply do life our way. Stephen Covey pridehumilitymother Independent thinking alone is not suited to interdependent reality. Stephen Covey independentrealitythinking Accountability breeds response-ability. Stephen Covey freedommotivationalinspirational The more authentic you become, the more genuine in your expression, particularly regarding personal experiences and even self-doubts, the more people can relate to your expression and the safer it makes them feel to express themselves. That expression, in turn, feeds on the other person's spirit, and genuine creative empathy takes place, producing new insights and learnings and a sense of excitement and adventure that keeps the process going. Stephen Covey expressionselfadventure What one thing could you do in your personal and professional life that, if you did on a regular basis, would make a tremendous positive difference in your life? Quadrant II activities have that kind of impact. Our effectiveness takes quantum leaps when we do them. Stephen Covey effectivenessimpactdifferences It is one thing to make a mistake, and quite another thing not to admit it. Stephen Covey 7-habitsone-thingmistake True independence of character empowers us to act rather than be acted upon. Stephen Covey independenceempoweringcharacter Conscience connects us with the wisdom of the ages and the wisdom of the heart. Stephen Covey conscienceageheart We can act instead of being acted upon. Stephen Covey action when you get a good night's sleep and wake up ready to produce throughout the day. Stephen Covey wake-upgood-nightsleep To set and work toward any goal is an act of courage. Stephen Covey acts-of-couragegoal If you say to one flower, 'Grow,' but you water another, the first one won't grow. Stephen Covey flowermotivationalwater Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength and potency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices and decisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habits and to cultivate higher, more effective ones. Stephen Covey choicesdecisionpower Despite all our gains in technology, product innovation and world markets, most people are not thriving in the organizations they work for. Stephen Covey technologyorganizationpeople It is futile to put personality ahead of character, to try to improve relationships with others before improving ourselves. Stephen Covey keeping-promisespersonalitycharacter Patience is emotional diligence. Stephen Covey diligenceemotional
