The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey presents a principle-centered approach to personal and professional effectiveness. The book outlines seven key habits that foster personal growth, effective relationships, and a proactive mindset, emphasizing the importance of aligning actions with core values. Covey advocates for a shift from dependence to independence and ultimately to interdependence, promoting a holistic approach to achieving success.
16 curated highlights from this book
Key Insights & Memorable Quotes
Below are the most impactful passages and quotes from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, carefully selected to capture the essence of the book.
The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
To change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions.
Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.
It's not what happens to us, but our response to what happens to us that matters.
Begin with the end in mind.
We see the world, not as it is, but as we are.
The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.
Effective people are not only proactive, but also focus on the important.
Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.
The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.
I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.
The most effective way to manage change is to create it.
What you do has far greater impact than what you say.
Live out of your imagination, not your history.
The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday's logic.