Stephen Covey (Stephen Richards Covey) Quotes

Whenever you experience stress of any kind, look into yourself and ask, In what way am I compromising my innermost values in this situation?

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• Whenever you experience stress of any kind, look into yourself and ask, In what way am I compromising my innermost values in this situation?

  

  Stephen Covey
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  • Values
  • Situation