To judge individuals before understanding them is a form of human rejection and feeds upon itself. Stephen Covey More Quotes by Stephen Covey More Quotes From Stephen Covey I believe that a life of integrity I the most fundamental source of personal worth. I do not agree with the popular success literature that says that self-esteem is primarily a matter of mind set, of attitude-that you can psych yourself into peace of mind. Peace of mind comes when your life is in harmony with true principles and values and in no other way. Stephen Covey self-esteemattitudeintegrity Effective leadership is the only competitive advantage that will endure. That's because leadership has two sides- what a person is character and what a person does- competence. Stephen Covey basketballleadershipcharacter When air is charged with emotions, an attempt to teach is often perceived as a form of judgment and rejection. Stephen Covey rejectionemotionair Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Stephen Covey patternsinspirationcharacter Live simply and appreciate what you have. Give more. Expect less. Stephen Covey appreciate-what-you-haveappreciategiving We must look at the lens through we see the world, as well as the world we see, and that the lens itself shapes how we interpret the world. Stephen Covey lensesperceptionlooks The only thing that endures over time is the 'Law of the Farm.' You must prepare the ground, plant the seed, cultivate, and water if you expect to reap the harvest. Stephen Covey gardenlawtime Doing more things faster is no substitute for doing the right things. Stephen Covey time-managementprioritieslearning Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconcious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character. Stephen Covey patternsmotivationalcharacter The real beginning of influence comes as others sense you are being influenced by them - when they feel understood by you - that you have listened deeply and sincerely, and that you are open. Stephen Covey understandingrealleadership Your power to choose your direction of your life allows you to reinvent yourself, to change your future, and to powerfully influence the rest of creation. Stephen Covey influencecareersdecision You can't have the fruits without the roots. Stephen Covey fruitrootstree The heart and soul of loving yourself is integrity and the peace of conscience it inspires. Stephen Covey loving-yourselfheartintegrity Through imagination, we can visualize the uncredited worlds of potential that lie within us. Stephen Covey visionimaginationlying People who exercise their embryonic freedom day after day, little by little, expand that freedom. People who do not will find that it withers until they are literally 'being lived.' They are acting out scripts written by parents, associates, and society. Stephen Covey freedommomexercise If we keep doing what we're doing, we're going to keep getting what we're getting. Stephen Covey educationalbusinessinspirational Begin each day with the blueprint of my deepest values FIRMLY in mind then when challenges come, make decisions BASED on those values. Stephen Covey decisionchallengesmind Whatever your present situation, I assure you that you are not your habits. You can replace old patterns of self-defeating behavior with new patterns, new habits of the effectiveness, happiness and trust-based relationships. Stephen Covey effectivenesspatternsself Empathy takes time, and efficiency is for things, not people. Stephen Covey effectivenessempathypeople Treat them all the same by treating them differently. Stephen Covey interpersonal-skills7-habitstreats
