Tag Archives: Stephen Covey

If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take just gets us to the wrong place faster.

Posted on 17 December 2015 by philosiblog

If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take just gets us to the wrong place faster. – Stephen Covey What does that mean? This quote comes from the difference between management and leadership. A … Continue reading →

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The key is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.

Posted on 3 May 2013 by philosiblog

The key is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. – Stephen Covey What does that mean? This witty quote uses a chiasmus to point out the importance of how something is done. In this case, the subject … Continue reading →

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The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.

Posted on 2 September 2011 by philosiblog

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. – Stephen Covey What does that mean? Let’s see if we can dissect the quote, shall we? If I’m reading this right, there are three “main thing” repetitions. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Public behavior is merely private character writ large.

Posted on 4 August 2011 by philosiblog

Public behavior is merely private character writ large. – Stephen Covey What does that mean? How you behave is based on your rules, beliefs and values. These are also key components of your character. Thus what your have as your character … Continue reading →

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