Sean Covey

"The writer who put the 7 Habits into teenage English."

Sean Covey is Stephen R. Covey’s son, a former BYU quarterback, and the writer who translated the 7 Habits into teenage English. He leads FranklinCovey Education.

1 book·Teen Habits & Personal Effectiveness

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Key Ideas & Recurring Themes

Private victory first

Habits 1–3 (Be Proactive, End in Mind, First Things First) have to land before the public habits can carry any weight.

Personal Bank Account

Self-trust is a running balance of tiny deposits — kept promises, honesty, kindness — not a motivational speech.

Notable Quotes

"I am the programmer of my life, and I program in excellence."
— The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
"You can't be a victim and a victor at the same time."
— The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

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