Habit 3 – First Things First or Self-Managing

This chapter of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Amazon Affiliate Link) focuses on the practical day-to-day actions required to honor the principle-centered focus represented by Habit 2. After taking time to develop a personal mission statement, an over-arching focus for one’s life, Habit 3 offers practical advice to develop daily and weekly habits to improve time management and reinforce Habit 1, Be Proactive. Continue reading “Habit 3 – First Things First or Self-Managing”

Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind

Today we are discussing the Second Habit in 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. “Begin with the End in Mind.” (I read Chapter 1 in the Spring, which discusses being proactive). The first part of the chapter asks the reader to envision his or her own funeral. If this is a difficult task for some – either because it is painful or you just lack the ability to properly visualize – continue reading…

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