Quote by Stephen R. Covey

Independent will is our capacity to act. It gives us the power to transcend our paradigms, to swim upstream, to rewrite our scripts, to act based on principle rather than reacting based on emotion or circumstance.

Independent will is our capacity to act. It gives us the pow

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The quote suggests that independent will refers to our ability to take intentional action on our own terms. It highlights how this capacity empowers us to go beyond our established beliefs and societal norms, challenge the status quo, and make conscious choices based on strong personal values rather than being driven solely by our emotions or external factors. Ultimately, independent will allows us to actively shape our lives and make decisions aligned with higher principles.

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By Stephen R. Covey

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