Stephen Covey was the author of the best selling book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” The book has sold over 25,000,000 copies worldwide! His work has proven to help people around the world change their mindset, environment, and habits to create successful lives.

While he passed away at 79 years old in 2012, his work is still revered today.

Use these Stephen Covey quotes to start creating the habits to become highly successful in your life.

“Make time for planning; Wars are won in the general’s tent.” – Stephen Covey 

Planning is one of the biggest keys to creating a successful future for yourself. The most successful people in the world have a daily, weekly, and monthly plan to achieve their goals.

Do you have detailed plans?

If not, make it a point each night to spend five minutes and map out the next day. Plan when you will you wake up, exercise, invest in yourself and spend time with family.  

“If we keep doing what we’re doing, we’re going to keep getting what we’re getting.” – Stephen Covey

So many people want to make positive changes but don’t want the struggles and hardships that come with change. But if you keep doing what you’ve always done you will keep getting what you’ve always got.

Don’t be afraid to change your life if you’re unhappy. Wake up earlier, challenge your body at the gym, and invest in your mind from reading new books. Remember, reading is to the mind what exercise is for the body.

“I am not a product of my circumstances, I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen Covey

As Tony Robbins said, “Decisions shape your destiny.” Never underestimate the power of making a decision.

You are only one positive decision away from changing your life forever!

“Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” – Stephen Covey

Focus on the hardest task to start the day. Not only will this knock out the hardest thing first it will create confidence and momentum early in the day. Quit being busy and start being productive with your time.

“The only thing that endures over time is the Law of the Farm. You must prepare the ground, plant the seed, cultivate, and water it if you expect to reap the harvest.” – Stephen Covey Habits Of Highly Effective People

Success isn’t overnight. It might take six months for a book you read today to make sense and apply to your life. Or a new exercise habit won’t make you fit in a week.

Don’t judge each day by what you receive but by what you learn for the future. 

“A personal mission statement becomes the DNA for every other decision we make.” – Stephen Covey Quotes

Do you have a mission statement for your life?

If not, spend time creating one. Figure out what you stand for and make it clear who you are and what you are trying to achieve. This statement will be your guiding light in life.

“Every human has four endowments – self-awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom. The power to choose, to respond, to change.” – Stephen Covey

Never forget, you have the power to change your life at any moment. Don’t leave it up to anyone else to make things happen. Choose to believe in yourself to make it happen.

“If I really want to improve my situation, I can work on the one thing over which I have control – myself.” Stephen Covey Quotes Habits Of Highly Effective People

Lastly, remember that you are in control of your destiny. Once you create a mission statement, start planning your days, and take full responsibility you will control your future.

Use these Stephen Covey quotes to become the best version of yourself.