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Most people define greatness through wealth and popularity and position in the corner office. But what I call everyday greatness comes from character and contribution.

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