Habit 3: Put First Things First – The Art of Prioritization

Putting first things first requires organizing and executing around your highest priorities. This habit centers on:

• Distinguishing between what's urgent and what's important
• Spending time in Quadrant II (important but not urgent) to prevent crises
• Sayin...

In order to manage ourselves effectively, we must put first things first. We must have the discipline to prioritize our day-to-day actions based on what is most important, not what is most urgent.

In order to maintain the discipline and the focus to stay on track toward our goals, we need t...

This habit is about prioritizing your tasks and activities so that you're working on the most important things. It's about saying no to things that are not important and focusing on the things that will have the biggest impact on your life.