Wednesday, August 15, 2018

A great quote

I'm reading Steven Covey's book titled, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.  GREAT READ!!!!  Mr. Covey has done a bang-up job explaining interdependent relationships and how to improve yourself.

On page 96, he writes, "Anytime we think the problem is 'out there,' that thought is the problem.  We empower what's out there to control us.  The change paradigm is 'outside-in' - what's out there has to change before can change.  The proactive approach is to change from the inside-out: to be different, and by being different, to effect positive change in what's out there - I can be more resourceful, I can be more diligent, I can be more creative, I can be more cooperative."

I'm going to start copying pages out of this book and posting his quotes around the office.  

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