The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen R. Covey) / quote 90 of 203

Wait to be acted upon and you will be

As you study the other six habits, you will see that each depends on the development of your proactive muscles. Each puts the responsibility on you to act. If you wait to be acted upon, you will be acted upon.

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