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Be proactive. Ask yourself, Are my actions based on self-chosen values or on my moods, feelings and circumstances?

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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Circumstances
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Values
Moods
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Mood
Feelings
Self
Chosen

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