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We see the world, not as it is, but as we are—or, as we are conditioned to see it.

By Stephen Covey
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Stephen R. Covey (1932–2012) was an American educator, author, businessman, and motivational speaker. He cofounded FranklinCovey, an organization focused on leadership development and business training, and was most well-known for his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which has sold over twenty million copies.

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