Cynthia Covey Haller, daughter of the renowned Stephen R. Covey, shares insights from her father's last significant idea about living a life full of purpose. They discuss overcoming feelings of regret and how midlife can bring new opportunities for personal growth. She reflects on the importance of prioritizing relationships and creating memories, even in challenging times. Cynthia emphasizes embracing hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to look forward to their future achievements and discover their unique missions of service and love.
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Covey's Late-Life Drive
Stephen Covey rejected the idea of retirement in his 60s, feeling he had much more to contribute.
He built his dream intergenerational home at 64, demonstrating his belief in continued growth.
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San Francisco Date
When Cynthia was 12, Stephen prioritized their planned date over a reunion with an old friend.
This exemplified his principle of "first things first" and valuing relationships over things.
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Michael J. Fox's Advocacy
Michael J. Fox, after his Parkinson's diagnosis, chose to advocate for the disease and raise awareness.
This demonstrates living life in crescendo despite setbacks.
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In 'Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less,' Greg McKeown argues that by applying a more selective criteria for what is essential, individuals can regain control of their time and energy. The book is divided into sections such as Explore, Eliminate, and Execute, providing practical advice on distinguishing the vital few from the trivial many and eliminating non-essential activities. McKeown emphasizes the importance of clarity of focus, the ability to say 'no,' and living 'by design, not by default.' This approach helps readers achieve more by doing less and making the highest possible contribution in their personal and professional lives.
Effortless
Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most
Greg McKeown
In 'Effortless', Greg McKeown offers practical tools and strategies for achieving more with less effort. The book is organized into three parts: the effortless state, effortless action, and effortless results. McKeown argues that not everything has to be hard and provides methods for turning tedious tasks into enjoyable rituals, preventing frustration, setting a sustainable pace, and automating essential tasks. His philosophy emphasizes the importance of finding easier ways to accomplish what matters most, rather than perpetually overexerting oneself[1][2][5].
Live Life at Crescendo: Your Most Important Work Is Always Ahead of You
Live Life at Crescendo: Your Most Important Work Is Always Ahead of You
Cynthia Covey Haller
Stephen R Covey
Have you ever felt like it's too late for you? Have you ever felt like life passed you by, that your dream is gone forever, or that too many awful things have happened to you? Today I have as my guest the daughter of the late great Stephen R. Covey. Her name is Cynthia Covey Haller, and she has spent 10 plus years completing a book for you. She started it with her father, and it was his last big idea. Today, we will share this new habit of highly effective people with you, along with actionable advice for putting it into practice. By the end of this episode, you will have learned or relearned about the greatest power that is in you, a power that will help you hope again. Let's begin.
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