The inside-out approach says that private victories precede public victories, that making and keeping promises to ourselves precedes making and keepi… - Stephen Covey

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The inside-out approach says that private victories precede public victories, that making and keeping promises to ourselves precedes making and keeping promises to others. It says it is futile to put personality ahead of character, to try to improve relationships with others before improving ourselves.

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About Stephen Covey

Stephen R. Covey (October 24, 1932 – July 16, 2012) was an American author of the bestselling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, as well as other books.

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Native Name: Stephen Richards Covey
Alternative Names: Stephen R. Covey

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