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First Things First: To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy
Author: Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill

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Publisher: Free Press
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780684802039 - ISBN-10: 0684802031
Publication Date: 1/17/1996
Pages: 384


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover

Book Description:
I'm getting more done in less time, but where are the rich relationships, the inner peace, the balance, the confidence that I'm doing what matters most and doing it well?

Does this nagging question haunt you, even when you feel you are being your most efficient? If so, First Things First can help you understand why so often our first things aren't first. Rather than offering you another clock, First Things First provides you with a compass, because where you're headed is more important than how fast you're going.


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Heather D. wrote on 6/1/2008...


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.

Cathay S. (tulsateacher) wrote on 8/4/2007...


A book on the complete process of prioritizing your life. Learn how to put first things first.

Lisa B. (normsgrl) wrote on 6/14/2007...


Great book for helping you to understand yourself and life better. Helps you to have a better perspective of life.

Jewell G. (jg) wrote on 3/17/2007...


Tips & tools on becoming more efficient with your time, more confident & more able to concentrate on what matters most & doing it well

Kim H. wrote on 1/15/2007...


Wonderful, easy to apply, book on time management.

Eleanor M. (Ellie) wrote on 7/24/2006...


Good book, but takes work to go through.

Heidi G. wrote on 7/9/2006...


Very good book!

Pradeep S. wrote on 4/16/2006...


Excellent book on putting your priorities and life into perspective.

Christina A. (oakland) wrote on 7/21/2005...


This copy is a hardback.

Misty B. (mistyeviousone) wrote on 6/4/2005...


Great book for those who don't realize the priorities already set for them in life! Recommended by multiple Corporations for employees of all ranks.


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