Stephen R. Covey

It's not what happens to us, but our response to what happens to us that matters.

From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Seek first to understand, then to be understood.

From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

To change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions.

From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.

From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Effective people are not only proactive, but also focus on the important.

From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The most effective way to manage change is to create it.

From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

We see the world, not as it is, but as we are.

From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Begin with the end in mind.

From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.

From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.

From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People