SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Stephen R. Covey, author of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" as well as three other books that have all sold more than a million copies, has died. He was 79.

In a statement sent to employees of a Utah consulting firm Covey co-founded, his family said the writer and motivational speaker died at a hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho, early Monday due to complications from a bicycle accident in April.

"In his final hours, he was surrounded by his loving wife and each one of his children and their spouses, just as he always wanted," the family said.

Covey was hospitalized after being knocked unconscious in the bicycle accident on a steep road in the foothills of Provo, Utah, about 45 miles south of Salt Lake City.

At the time, his publicist, Debra Lund, said doctors had not found any signs of long-term damage to his head.

"He just lost control on his bike and crashed," Lund said. "He was wearing a helmet, which is good news."

Covey is the author of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" and co-founder of Utah-based professional services company FranklinCovey.

Catherine Sagers, Covey's daughter, told The Salt Lake Tribune in April that her father had suffered some bleeding on his brain after the bicycle accident.

A telephone message left for Sagers on Monday wasn't returned


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R.I.P Mr. Covey.

Your "seven habits of highly effective people" have a profound impact on me. You're part of the reason why I always try to be proactive, begin with the end in mind and put first thing first.

bicycle accident; he should have listened to Femi Kuti's track on dangerous games.

Adieu one of my motivational heros.

So, bicycle sef dey kill. Hmmm.

RIP Mr Covey

Afam4eva(Unban me pls)

RIP Stephen Covey.

R.I.P

And am here reading his "Every Day Greatness", that's so sad. RIP!

7 Habits of highly Effective people

1) Be Proactive (Personal Vision)
2) Begin with the end in mind (Personal Leadership)
3) Put first things first (Personal Management)
4) Think win-win
5) Seek first to understand and then to be understood.
6) Synergy
7) Sharpen the saw

RIP Sir. I was shocked when I saw it on twt. You had a great impact on my life.

Without involvement, there is no commitment ~ Stephen R. Covey.


Frawzey.

dis is just a reminder that DEATH is the only definite reality,whatever you do touch live positively,covey u've made an impact on my lyf thru ur books-7 habits of highly effective people and families,the 8th habit........sad

Having an helmet on at the last hour is the ultimate effectiveness. This is to prove that no matter how effective you are in life, the God factor is still there lurking. Your books are sure to sell more. You have impacted your generation. He's a good man heaven please open your door. Nuff respect.

R.I.P.P Mentor.

R..P covey stephen....ΰ ar my hero my mentor. Your books are highly motivational.

It's sad.I even have the 8th Habit which he wrote.He really impacted the lives of millions of people with his down to earth writings.Adieu great mentor.

I'll never forget you. Rest well, Steve.

Damn...RIP Stephen Covey. His "7 habits" was like d holy grail for every management consultant. His book thought me all about been proactive as against reactive and also d negatives associated with procrastination. D world has lost a great man

rest in peace mr covey...u touched millions of lives, including mine. i listen to first things first audio book in my fone...daily.

I ll miss this great gem. But you r still wt me; ur books wont die. It ll be passed to d nxt generation.

the man who gives people power through proactive measures...............rest in peace.

A Great Author, I still listen to his Audio book on 7 habits of Highly Effective people to motivate myself.

RIP.

courage89: SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Stephen R. Covey, author of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" as well as three other books that have all sold more than a million copies, has died. He was 79.

In a statement sent to employees of a Utah consulting firm Covey co-founded, his family said the writer and motivational speaker died at a hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho, early Monday due to complications from a bicycle accident in April.

"In his final hours, he was surrounded by his loving wife and each one of his children and their spouses, just as he always wanted," the family said.

Covey was hospitalized after being knocked unconscious in the bicycle accident on a steep road in the foothills of Provo, Utah, about 45 miles south of Salt Lake City.

At the time, his publicist, Debra Lund, said doctors had not found any signs of long-term damage to his head.

"He just lost control on his bike and crashed," Lund said. "He was wearing a helmet, which is good news."

Covey is the author of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" and co-founder of Utah-based professional services company FranklinCovey.

Catherine Sagers, Covey's daughter, told The Salt Lake Tribune in April that her father had suffered some bleeding on his brain after the bicycle accident.

A telephone message left for Sagers on Monday wasn't returned


Eyah RIP Covey !
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Eyah RIP Covey !

This ain't good, not at all.

Just last year, he was in Nigeria. RIP covey

The 8th habit: Highly effective people die after some time.

RIP, an hero indeed!

RIP Stephen Covey. Your book is priceless.

R I P "FIRST THING FIRST" motivated me a lot.

Though u're gone but ur imprint would linger on in my life and others dat i affected with ur principle based coaching......adieu, my mentor nd coach

Was he on 2go as predicted by TB Joshua?

RIP sha.

RIP Steven..your sons book "7 habits for highly effective teens" changed my life. So did your work.
Enough respect. I only hope to impact as many lives as you have.
Sleep well.

Your phylosophy, your believes, and your teachings made me a better person today.
When i see the way people behave most times, i just conclude , that they need to read the 7 habits of highly effective people, cos if they do they ll hate some of the things they do today.
Your body may ve died, but ur spirit and teachings lives on forever. Because Heros don't die.