First Things First
eng. First Things First · 1994
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Main Ideas
- Focus on time management through priorities, not schedules.
- Distinguishing between important and urgent tasks to concentrate on truly significant matters.
- Creating a personal mission and defining values to achieve harmony in life.
- Using a time management matrix for effective planning.
- Understanding the difference between leadership and management, where leadership is about choosing the right direction, and management is about executing tasks efficiently.
- The importance of balancing work and personal life for long-term success and satisfaction.
- Developing the ability to say «no» to misaligned priorities and distractions.
- Continuous self-improvement and personal growth as key elements of a successful life.

Date of publication: 22 February 2025
Last updated: 2 March 2025
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Genre: Self-development
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