Name: First Things First
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Author: Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill

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Chapter 1 The Clock and the Compass

Stress comes from the Clock/Compass gap. Escape "Urgency Addiction" to focus on Quadrant II (Important/Not Urgent). Use weekly planning to schedule "B…

Chapter 2 The Addiction to Urgency 🔒

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Chapter 3 The Four Quadrants of Life 🔒

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Chapter 4 The Law of the Farm 🔒

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Chapter 5 Living a Balanced Life 🔒

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Chapter 6 Integrity in the Moment of Choice 🔒

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Chapter 7 Synergy and Interdependence 🔒

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Chapter 8 The Peace of the Compass 🔒

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First Things First

Stephen R. Covey challenges traditional time management,

urging a shift from the Clock (speed) to the Compass

(direction). Escape "Urgency Addiction" and prioritize

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