7 Habits of Highly Effective People Put First Things first

Habit 3 – Put First Things First Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. – Johann Goethe

Habit 3 – Put First Things First Effect Thinking: I put important things first. Behavior Focus on top priorities Eliminate the unimportant Plan weekly Plan daily Result Increased organization and productivity Fewer crisis A reputation for follow-through More life balance and peace of mind

Habit 3 – Put First Things First Focus on top priorities Although they are both important, the compass must come before the clock, because where you’re headed is more important than how fast you’re getting there. Compass: your mission, direction, and values – what you feel matters most. - Effectiveness, relationships, important things Clock: your appointments, schedules, and activities – how you manager your time - Efficiency, schedules, urgent things

Necessity Effectiveness Waste & Excess Deception Important: activities that represent your values, mission, and high-priority goals. Urgent: Activities that require immediate attention. Urgent Not Urgent Deception Necessity Effectiveness Waste & Excess Important Not Important

Urgent Not Urgent Needless interruptions Unnecessary reports Unimportant meetings, phone calls, mail, and e-mail Other people’s minor issues Crises Pressing problems Deadline-driven projects, meetings, and reports Preparation Prevention Planning Relationship building Re-creation Trivia, busywork Irrelevant phone calls, mail, e-mail Time-wasters TV, video games, internet, etc. Important Not Important

Habit 3 – Put First Things First Planning your week Three steps to weekly planning: 1. Review your mission and roles for the week 2. Choose big rocks 3. Schedule the week This should be completed before the week begins. Sunday night prior to sleep – 20 minutes.

Habit 3 – Put First Things First Moving Ahead, Writing it out on paper The transfer - Office 365, calendar