“Ineffective people live day after day with unused potential.”

—  Stephen R. Covey, book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Source: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

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American educator, author, businessman and motivational spe… 1932–2012

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