The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Habit #3: Put First Things First

It’s all right to say no when necessary and then focus on your highest priorities.

Habit 1 Being proactive is about choice. Habit 2 Beginning with the End in Mind is the first, or mental, creation. It is about vision. Habit 3 is the second creation, the physical creation. This habit is where Habits 1 and 2 come together. It happens day in and day out, moment-by-moment. It deals with many of the questions addressed in the field of time management. But that’s not all it’s about. Habit 3 is about life management as well–your purpose, values, roles, and priorities.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Habit #1:  Be Proactive
Habit #2:  Begin with the End in Mind
Habit #3:  Put First Things First
Habit #4:  Think Win-Win
Habit #5:  Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Habit #6:  Synergize
Habit #7:  Sharpen the Saw
Summary

* Source: Stephen R. Covey – 7 Habits /  Habit 3: Put First Things First