Stephen Covey topic

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Stephen R. Covey (born October 24, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah) wrote the best-selling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Other books he has written include First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families. His latest book, The 8th Habit, appeared in 2004. Covey lives with his wife Sandra and their family in Provo, Utah, home to Brigham Young University, where Dr. Covey taught prior to the publication of his best-selling book.... full article at wikipedia

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Oct 24, 1932

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Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconcious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character

Accountability breeds response-ability.

Lose/Win people bury a lot of feelings. And unexpressed feelings come forth later in uglier ways. Psychosomatic illnesses often are the reincarnation of cumulative resentment, deep disappointment and disillusionment repressed by the Lose/Win mentality. Disproportionate rage or anger, overreaction to minor provocation, and cynicism are other embodiments of suppressed emotion. People who are constantly repressing, not transcending feelings toward a higher meaning find that it affects the quality of their relationships with others.

The character ethic, which I believe to be the foundation of success, teaches that there are basic principles of effective living, and that people can only experience true success and enduring happiness as they learn and integrate these principles into their basic character.

We simply assume that the way we see things is the way they really are or the way they should be. And our attitudes and behaviors grow out of these assumptions.

Seek first to understand and then to be understood.

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.

Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.

Don't argue for other people's weaknesses. Don't argue for your own. When you make a mistake, admit it, correct it, and learn from it -- immediately.

To focus on technique is like cramming your way through school. You sometimes get by, perhaps even get good grades, but if you don't pay the price day in and day out, you'll never achieve true mastery of the subjects you study or develop an educated mind.

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The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

First Things First

Living the Seven Habits

The Divine Center

Stephen Covey Live From the U.K.

Begleiter auf den 7 Wegen der Effektivität. Die kleine Covey- Bibliothek.

El 8o Habito

7 habits Family Collection

Habit 6 Synergize

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book edition	publication date	binding/format	isbn
The 8th Habit			0743287932
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People			0743269519
Stephen Covey Live From the U.K.	2001		9781883219772
Begleiter auf den 7 Wegen der Effektivität. Die kleine Covey- Bibliothek.			9783593370798
El 8o Habito	2005	Paperback	9789501211047
7 habits Family Collection	2001		9781883219482
Habit 6 Synergize	2006		9781929494927
How to Develop A Family Mission Statement	2001		9781883219284
In Search of Quality	1995	Hardcover	9780963491749
I Know the Alphabet (Preschool) (Step Ahead)	2000	Paperback	9780307036698
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