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We may be very busy, we may be very 'efficient', but we will also be truly 'effective' only when we begin with the end in mind.

Stephen Covey

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Stephen Covey
Age: 79 †
Born: 1932
Born: October 24
Died: 2012
Died: July 16
Author
Businessperson
Professor
Writer
Salt Lake City
Utah
Stephen Richards Covey
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