The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen R. Covey) / quote 117 of 203

Admit and correct mistakes at once

Our response to any mistake affects the quality of the next moment. It is important to immediately admit and correct our mistakes so that they have no power over that next moment and we are empowered again.

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