"I'm getting more done in less time, but where are the rich relationships, the inner peace, the balance, the confidence that I'm doing what matters most and doing it well?"
Does this nagging question haunt you, even when you feel you are being your most efficient? If so, "First Things First" can help you understand why so often our first things aren't first. Rather than offering you another clock, "First Things First" provides you with a compass, because where you're headed is more important than how fast you're going.

Fine your true life balance--with the experts at the Covey Institute

"Profound knowledge is literally what this book is. In fact, what I would say is 'profound wisdom, ' because it interweaves timeless, universal, self-evident principles into all of the knowledge that is given.... I hope you share my passion for this remarkable book."--Excerpt from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"

"This book is a great read, especially if you have a family, where balance in life is paramount!"--Larry King, Host of "Larry King Live"

"Roger and Rebecca Merrill have written another book that matters...a goldmine of practical, achievable ideas that will really make a difference."--Ken Blanchard, coauthor, "The One Minute Manager"(R) and "Whale Done!"TM

The way we spend our time and money measures how much we're able to apply what matters most to us into our daily lives. For many, that means devoting more of ourselves to family and loved ones. But in this busy age, how do we do that? Efficiency experts A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca Merrill show you how explore your priorities and expand your capacity for happiness and fulfillment, with a guide through the crucial steps toward effective living, including: A self-assessment quiz to evaluate the vital life elements of work, family, time, money Exploring the gap between what you value and your daily life Using technology as a tool to create more time Utilizing dynamic investing, which includes intangibles such as energy, relationships, and integrity

Fine your true life balance - with the experts at the Covey Institute. 'Profound knowledge is literally what this book is. In fact, what I would say is 'profound wisdom,' because it interweaves timeless, universal, self-evident principles into all of the knowledge that is given...I hope you share my passion for this remarkable book' - Excerpt from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". 'This book is a great read, especially if you have a family, where balance in life is paramount!' - Larry King, Host of Larry King Live. 'Roger and Rebecca Merrill have written another book that matters...a goldmine of practical, achievable ideas that will really make a difference' - Ken Blanchard, coauthor, "The One Minute Manager[registered]" and "Whale Done![trademark]" The way we spend our time and money measures how much we're able to apply what matters most to us into our daily lives. For many, that means devoting more of ourselves to family and loved ones. But in this busy age, how do we do that? Efficiency experts A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca Merrill show you how to explore your priorities and expand your capacity for happiness and fulfillment, with a guide through the crucial steps toward effective living, including: a self-assessment quiz to evaluate the vital life elements of work, family, time, money; exploring the gap between what you value and your daily life; using technology as a tool to create more time; utilizing dynamic investing, which includes intangibles such as energy, relationships, and integrity.