BELL HOOKS

• Self- management: When we are patient, we take time to choose our response to a given event, rather than getting swayed by the moment. This allows us to maintain our cool even in unfavorable circumstances. With self-management we build trust in our capabilities.

When someone else is speaking, we are often waiting for our opportunity to say what we think, rather than actually listening.

Don’t rush in. Consider what they’ve said, and think carefully before giving them your response.

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...