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2. 2 First Things First - Paradigms Ineffective: I put urgent things first. Effective: I put important things first. Put First Things First

3. 3 The Time Matrix Put First Things First I NECESSITY III DECEPTION IV WASTE AND EXCESS II EFFECTIVENESS

5. 5 Demonstration Put First Things First BIG ROCKS

6. 5 First Things First Put First Things First Planning

7. 6 Tips for Weekly Planning When? Before the week begins. Where? Someplace quiet. How Long? 20 – 30 minutes. Put First Things First

9. 8 Weekly Compass Put First Things First Project Manager Parent Spouse Friend

10. 9 What Is the Most Important Thing? Put First Things First Project Manager Parent Spouse Friend Finalise budget Draft meeting agenda Attend parent-teacher conference Date night What is the most important thing I can do in this role this week?

11. Traditional Scheduling Put First Things First 9 M T W Th F Sa Su

12. “ Big Rocks” Scheduling Put First Things First 10 M T W Th F Sa Su

14. 12 Tips for Daily Planning When? Before the day begins. Where? Someplace quiet. How Long? 5–10 minutes. Put First Things First

15. 13 Video Put First Things First The QII Lifestyle