First Things First

First Things First by Stephen R Covey is a guide to time management that focuses on balancing the demands of work and home life. It is presented as a principle-centred approach that applies insights associated with The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People . Key details Authors include Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca R. Merrill Described as an international bestseller Positions itself as a breakthrough approach to time management Emphasises relationships and results rather than time and things Focuses on effectiveness rather than efficiency Synopsis First Things First challenges traditional time management ideas that prioritise working harder, smarter and faster to gain control. Instead, it sets out an approach designed to help readers identify what matters most and respond to increasing pressures from both work and home. By applying the autho...