First Things First

First Things First — Full Chapter Overview

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• 21 — A meaningful life isn’t about doing things faster – it’s about putting “first things” first.
• 32 — Focus on what’s important, rather than what’s urgent.
• 43 — A high quality of life comes from meeting your needs and staying true to your principles.
• 54 — Build a clear vision for the future, and use it to guide where you’re going.
• 65 — Goals are most likely to be achieved when they’re grounded in principles and a future vision.
• 76 — Good decisions come from finding the right perspective and acting with integrity.
• 87 — Prioritize interdependence and cooperation over independence and competition.
• 98 — Become a strong personal leader by empowering the people around you.
• 109 — See your different roles and tasks as parts of a single whole, not separate pieces.
• 1110 — Improving your quality of life and putting “first things” first leads to inner peace.
• 1211 — Final summary