First Things First by Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of First Things First
Book Review: First Things First
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is phenomenal. It encourages us to create a vision for where we want to eventually end up in life and gives us the necessary tools to get there. It is a very good reminder of what really matters. I highly recommend it!Book Review: First Things First - A Philosophy for Living Life
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a must read for professionals in any walk of life. Covey and the Merrill's (the coauthors) promote a principle centered leadership style focusing on personal leadership. Their philosophy is that you can't lead others unless you can lead your own life first. The authors promote that when a person aligns his or her life with internal principles, then that person is able to focus on what's important, not what's urgent. Why? Because many times things become urgent due to a lack of prioritization in our lives. The authors title the initial chapter "How Many People on Their Deathbed Wish They'd Spent More Time at the Office?" Aptly describing the urgency addiction that many people face in today's hectic lifestyle, Covey and the Merrills walk through a methodology that shows how to reconnect with our core beliefs and then to live accordingly. Not that there aren't days when you should be working long hours, but those hours should be spent on important issues that yield quality of life results. People should not be mired in frivolous paperwork and detail that doesn't impact their life and those around them in a positive way. Covey and the Merrills write an inspirational book that should be used as a resource to refer to time and time again. The insight embodied in their work transcends much of the consumerism and materialistic values of modern life and reconnects us with the wisdom literature of the ages. Anybody preparing for, or currently in, a leadership position should read this book.Book Review: First Tings First
Summary: 5 Stars
Great book from a great seller and writer.Book Review: Focus on important, not just urgent things
Summary: 4 Stars
Most time-management schemes fail because they don't address basic principles. But this is a rich, moving, and powerful book for anyone who is open to its message. The authors have identified a clear path to a way of life that enriches the person, the people around, and the world at large. For principle-centered living, it is critical to focus on activities that are important, and not just urgent. We must learn to live by the compass of principles instead of focusing on the clock. We must also have the humility to understand that importance is defined by principles that are larger than our values. Don't focus on urgent activities. Focus instead on important things - first things. Set principle-based goals. Try to do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way. Focus on working with others to create win-win situations.
Utilizing a 6 step program, this book examines the steps needed to keep First Things First:
Connect with your mission: What do you want to be and do? What gives life meaning?
Identify your roles: What responsibilities and expectation come from roles at home and at work?
Select your goals: For each role, establish what items are the most important and that will result in the most constructive impact.
Create a weekly framework: Plan your week by placing the most important things for each role in your schedule.
Exercise integrity in the moment: Preview, prioritize, and distinguish time-sensitive activities from others. This will ensure you maintain your perspective and use that perspective to make the tough choices that will arise from daily challenges.
Evaluate: The process is only working if you review your week and form the foundation for the next week.
Book Review: For the individual always on the run
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great book to read for those of us who juggle life. It talks about how to prioritize and how to over come Urgency Addition. If there was one book to make the time to read, it should be this one.