How many on their deathbeds wished they'd spent more time at the office - or watching TV? The answer is, No one.
Stephen CoveyRead
If we overcome the pull and "get up and get at it," we will have won a victory. We have kept our own resolve. We can then move to other things, for by small means great things are accomplished. Thus, even this one small step is also in another sense a giant leap.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Taking action despite challenges leads to significant achievements.
In this quote, Stephen Covey emphasizes the importance of taking initiative and overcoming inertia. He suggests that when we resist the temptation to procrastinate and instead take action, no matter how small, we build our resolve and set the stage for greater accomplishments. This idea highlights that even minor efforts can lead to substantial results, symbolizing that a small step can be transformative.
Themes
MotivationActionSuccessResolveAchievement
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational seminar to encourage productivity and goal-setting.
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