Habit 3: Put Things FirstBy: Stephen R. Covey

Sim Nowell Paolo Q.

Topics to be discussed

Overview of Habit 3

Time Management

Time Quadrants

Summary of the first 3 habits Habit 1 says, “You’re in charge. You’re the

creator.” Being proactive is about choice.

Habit 2 is the first, or mental, creation. Beginning with the End in Mind is about vision.

Habit 3 is the second creation, the physical creation. This habit is where Habits 1 and 2 come together.

Habit 3: Put First Things First Habit 3 happens in our everyday life

It deals with many of the questions addressed in the field of time management.

Habit 3 is also about life management as well–your purpose, values, roles, and priorities.

Time Management

4 Generations of Time Management 1st Generation: Notebooks & Journals

2nd Generation: Calendars, Appointment books’ Managing Deadlines

3rd Goal-Setting & Prioritization

4th Time Management via Self-Management

Distinguish between Urgent and Important activities

Time Quadrants

Q1 Q2

Q3 Q4

Q1: The Procrastinator

They’re mind wont kick into gear until there’s an emergency

stressful way to live

Q2: The Prioritizer

They save the best for the last

This must be you

Q3: The Yes-man

Trying to please other people

Always saying yes to people because you’re afraid to offend them

Q4: The Slacker

Love anything in excess like T.V. , sleep, video games, to much web

Couch potato as they say

A professional loafer

“To live a more balanced existence, you have to recognize that not doing everything that comes along is okay. There’s no need to overextend yourself. All it takes is realizing that it’s all right to say no when necessary and then focus on your highest priorities.”

-Stephen Covey