Stephen Covey in his 25 plus year working with successful individuals spanning various industries from finance to education realized that most were often left feeling a void of emptiness. After reading the days books on self help he realized there were two stark contrasts between “success”. One was your true character such as humility and honesty while the other was the “personality ethic” that attributed success to superficial qualities that were a function of personality like public image. Covey believes that long term success is cultivated by focusing on internally on your core character and behavior.
 
Key Takeaway: Similar to any job in life whether it is professional basketball or sales, what you put in you get out. Your inputs over the long term will almost always balance out to your output. Covey proves the point that you need to proactive and taking responsibility and success will come.
 
Quote of the book: “But until a person can say deeply and honestly, "I am what I am today because of the choices I made yesterday," that person cannot say, "I choose otherwise.”
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