Habit 3: Put First Things First – The Art of Prioritization

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...

This habit is about prioritizing your tasks and activities so that you're working on the most important things. It's about saying no to things that are not important and focusing on the things that will have the biggest impact on your life.

Balance the attention you give to each. You have the power to change who you are, but that means changing how you act. Never let your most important priorities fall victim to the least important. Many people spend their time reacting to urgent circumstances and emergencies, and never invest the n...