How many on their deathbeds wished they'd spent more time at the office - or watching TV? The answer is, No one.
Stephen CoveyRead
The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what we say or what we do, but what we are.
Interpretation
The essence of a relationship lies in our true selves, rather than just our words or actions.
Stephen Covey emphasizes that the fundamental quality of any relationship is shaped by our character and authentic self, rather than merely the things we say or do. This suggests that genuine connection and trust are built on who we are internally, which ultimately influences the dynamics and depth of our relationships with others.
In practice
In a speech about building strong team dynamics, one might quote Covey to highlight the importance of authenticity.
How many on their deathbeds wished they'd spent more time at the office - or watching TV? The answer is, No one.
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Listen with your eyes for feelings.
If we live out of our memory, we're tied to the past and to that which is finite. When we live out of our imagination, _x000D_ we're tied to that which is infinite.
Synergy is the highest activity of life; it creates new untapped alternatives; it values and exploits the mental, emotional, and psychological differences between people.
Keep in mind that you are always saying "no" to something. If it isn't to the apparent and urgent things in your life, it is probably to the most fundamental, highly important things.
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Dating or finding someone is the last thing on my mind.
It's kind of crazy to think that I've now been divorced longer than I was married, but I appreciate the journey, because it brought my ex and I back to a friendship that helped us become great co-parents.
For "full" emotional communication, one person needs to allow his state of mind to be influenced by that of the other.
To be capable of respect is almost as rare as to be worthy of it.
I always try to remain aware that what affects others affects me, too.
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