A Quote by Stephen Covey

The essence of the best thinking in the area of time management (practice planning) can be captured in a single phrase: Organize and execute around priorities

Stephen Covey

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Stephen Covey
American - Educator
October 24, 1932 - July 16, 2012

Organize and execute around priorities.

Stephen Covey

If you were to fault yourself in one of three areas, which would it be: (1) the inability to prioritize; (2) the inability or desire to organize around those priorities; or (3) the lack of discipline to execute around them? ... Most people say their main fault is a lack of discipline. On deeper thought, I believe that is not the case. The basic problem is that their priorities have not become deeply planted in their hearts and minds. They haven't really internalized Habit 2 [Begin with the end in mind].

Stephen Covey

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Esther Hicks

Once you have a clear picture of your priorities - that is values, goals, and high leverage activities - organize around them.

Stephen Covey

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Stephen Covey

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