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Quotes and writings from the New York Times–bestselling author to help reinforce one of his 7 Habits: Put First Things First. This concise, standalone book is part of a seven-book series called the Portable 7 Habits. These easy-to-read books are designed to quickly and effectively reinforce The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, each focusing on a different habit. In Thoughts on Purpose: Focusing On What Matters Most, you'll discover a collection of writings and quotes that support Covey's Habit 3: Put First Things First. Purpose will teach you how to rise to new levels of self-vision, identify which tasks truly merit your attention right now—and define what needs to happen today in order to realize your vision of the future.
Stephen R. Covey
Recognized as one of Time magazine’s twenty-five most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey (1932–2012) was an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and author. His books have sold more than twenty-five million copies in thirty-eight languages, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century. After receiving an MBA from Harvard and a doctorate degree from Brigham Young University, he became the cofounder and vice chairman of FranklinCovey, a leading global training firm.
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