Stephen Covey

Most people define greatness through wealth and popularity and position in the corner office. But what I call everyday greatness comes from character and contribution.

Stephen Covey

Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.

Stephen Covey

My mission is to live with integrity and to make a difference in the lives of others.

Stephen Covey

My temptation is emotional, and resisting will further my needed weight loss and strengthen my character. Furthermore, nothing tastes as good as thin feels.

Stephen Covey

Never compromise with honesty.

Stephen Covey

Not facing reality would have been to accept the idea that what’s happening in our environment had to determine us.

Stephen Covey

Once you have a clear picture of your priorities – that is values, goals, and high leverage activities – organize around them.

Stephen Covey

Once you’ve found your own voice, the choice to expand your influence and increase your contribution, is the choice to inspire others to find their voice.

Stephen Covey

One of the most important ways to manifest integrity is to be loyal to those who are not present. In doing so, we build the trust of those who are present.

Stephen Covey

Only after we can learn to forgive ourselves can we accept others as they are because we don’t feel threatened by anything about them which is better than us.

Stephen Covey