Habit 3 of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", also known as the "Leader in Me" program, is Put First Things First. This means prioritizing your time and energy on what's most important to you, aligning your actions with your goals and values. It's about effective self-management and organizing your time to achieve your most important priorities.
Here's a more detailed look at Habit 3:
Prioritization:
Put First Things First emphasizes identifying and prioritizing tasks based on their importance and alignment with your goals.
Time Management:
This habit involves managing your time effectively, which includes planning weekly and adapting daily to ensure you're focusing on your most important tasks.
Focus and Discipline:
It requires staying focused on what's most important, minimizing distractions, and regrouping when you get off task.
Making Good Choices:
It involves making conscious choices about how to spend your time and energy, saying "no" to less important activities to make room for the most important ones.
"Big Rocks" and "Little Rocks":
This metaphor helps illustrate the concept of prioritizing your most important tasks ("Big Rocks") over less important ones ("Little Rocks").