In all of life, there are sequential stages of

growth and development.  A child learns to

turn over, to sit up, to crawl, and then to walk

and run.  Each step is important and each

one takes time.  No step can be skipped.

This is true in all phases of life, in all areas

of development, whether it be learning to play the

piano or communicate effectively with a work-

ing associate.  It is true with individuals,with

marriages, with families, and with organizations.

We know and accept this fact or principal of

process in the area of physical things, but to

understand it in emotional areas, in human

relations, and even in the area of personal

character is less common ane more difficult.

         Stephen R. Covey

         The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

         pp.  36