Quote by Stephen Covey
You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the c

You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage — pleasantly, smilingly, nonapologetically — to say “no” to other things. And the way to do that is by having a bigger “yes” burning inside. The enemy of the “best” is often the “good.” – Stephen Covey

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Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out. – Stephen Covey

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