Stephen Covey Inspirational Quotes

15 Of Stephen Covey's Most Inspirational Quotes

Stephen Covey, author of the best-selling book "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" passed away Monday at age 79. Covey has been praised for his nuanced perspective, providing readers and fans with insight at times when there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel. That guiding light will live on in the pages of his books.

Those seven habits he proposed?

  1. Be Proactive
  2. Begin With The End In Mind
  3. Put First Things First
  4. Think Win/Win
  5. Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood
  6. Synergize
  7. Sharpen The Saw

Covey's words prod us to think about the life choices we make; his advice encourages pausing, reflective moments on our day-to-day lives. Below are some of his most penetrating prompts -- take a look and let us know how they trigger your reflections in the comments below.

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