First Things First

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Summary: Life changing paradigms
Review: Are you ready to work? Really? If not - don't waste your time. But if you are, don't miss this book and don't miss the audio tapes! If you are willing to have your life work for you, and you are willing to pay the price of having to change your current life style, you will see in S. Covey's books all you need. These are not "quick fix" literature. These are ever lasting set of principles and distinctions that once you have and master - you cab be the source of self expression, love, self fulfillment, contribution and service to your self and the rest of your family, employees, friends etc. GO FOR IT!!! (Ronen Ben-Naphtali)

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Summary: First Things First - Fabulous.
Review: Mr. Covey & Mr. & Mrs. Merrill did a great job putting together this audiocassette recording of First Things First. The teachings contained within educate you on how to find a balance in your life, fulfillment, and how to become more effective. Teachings regarding the 4-quadrant time management theory help you find where you are putting most of your time, and how effective it is. The authors put time management in its proper place: revolving around what is important and of value to you. Principle-centered living and basing your mission upon those principles will assist you in life success. I was very encouraged, and only wished that I had bought the six-tape system (I listened to the four-tape system).

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Summary: Three authors, 1 CD - Good Highlights
Review: Some people on the reviews complained about the book not just being Covey talking...but if you notice the book is written by three people (yeah, Amazon only shows 2, but I have the book in front of me) The CD is a good highlight to explaining the basics to the First Things First principles. The cd says to get the book for using the meat and potatoes of the book...BUT there is also a 3 Disc set out there which is Unabriged and tells it all (for some reason I can't find it on Amazon...but have found it in searching around the net) So if you want the basics to remind yourself of what you are doing (Review regularly to make it a part of your life is a common self improvement strategy) is quicker than re-reading the book over and over... especially when given the gift of traffic to slow down and enjoy the CD.

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Summary: Beyond inspiring change to enpowering change
Review: Stephen R Covey is more than an inspirational writer. Covey empowers the reader with techniques to improve lifestyle habits. His wisdom allows the reader to regain control of his life. Instead of being a slave to everyone else's priorities, you become faithful to your own aspirations and priorities. This book has given me the courage to examine my life to ensure that I am on the path of life that I want to be on instead of the path that my life dictates. Anyone who struggles with not having enough time for the things that really matter should read this book. It will give you the gift of discovering where the time for those "First things" are.