If I really want to improve my situation, I can work on the one thing over which I have control - myself.
("The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People")
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Our problems and pain are universal and increasing, and the solutions to the problems are and always will be based upon universal, timeless, self-evident principles common to every enduring, prospering society throughout history.Stephen R. Covey
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Private victories precede public victories. You can't invert that process any more than you can harvest a crop before you plant it.
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The character traits most critical to creating empowerment are Integrity habitsare congruent with values, words with deeds, expressions with feelings. Maturitycourage balanced with consideration. Abundance mentality there is plenty outthere for everybody. A person with these character traits can be genuinely happyfor the success and accomplishments of others.
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Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.
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The character ethic, which I believe to be the foundation of success, teaches that there are basic principles of effective living, and that people can only experience true success and enduring happiness as they learn and integrate these principles into their basic character.
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