The place to begin building any relationship is inside ourselves, inside our circle of influence, our own character.

The only person I know, is the person I want to be

The commitments we make to ourselves and to others, and our integrity to those commitments, is the essence and clearest manifestation of our proactivity.

The greatest risk is the risk of riskless living.

Frustration is a function of our expectations.

Actually I did not invent the seven habits, they are universal principles and most of what I wrote about is just common sense. I am embarrassed when people talk about the Covey Habits, and dislike the idea of being some sort of guru.

The greatest thing you can do for your children is love your spouse.