This is the single most powerful investment we can ever make in lifeโinvestment in ourselves, in the only instrument we have with which to deal with life and to contribute.
Stephen CoveyIt's sometimes a painful process. It's a change that has to be motivated by a higher purpose, by the willingness to subordinate what you think you want now for what you want later.
Stephen CoveyIf you focus on principles, you empower everyone who understands those principles to act without constant monitoring, evaluating, correcting, or controlling.
Stephen CoveyBe patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it's holy ground. There's no greater investment.
Stephen CoveyWhen life does not go our way or we inadvertently make a mistake, it is so easy to make excuses, place blame on others, or argue that circumstances were against us. But we only progress in life to the extent that we take responsibility for our actions and attitudes, and put forth the initiative necessary to create our own circumstances.
Stephen Covey