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First Things First
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Stephen Covey's "First Things First" is a self-help book focusing on time management and prioritization.
It introduces the concept of prioritizing tasks based on their importance rather than urgency.
The book emphasizes the importance of focusing on what truly matters in life, aligning actions with personal values and goals.
Covey's work encourages readers to develop a proactive approach to time management, emphasizing planning and self-discipline.
The book's enduring popularity stems from its practical advice and its focus on achieving a greater sense of balance and fulfillment in life.
It introduces the concept of prioritizing tasks based on their importance rather than urgency.
The book emphasizes the importance of focusing on what truly matters in life, aligning actions with personal values and goals.
Covey's work encourages readers to develop a proactive approach to time management, emphasizing planning and self-discipline.
The book's enduring popularity stems from its practical advice and its focus on achieving a greater sense of balance and fulfillment in life.
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Mentioned in 13 episodes
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when discussing the shift in time management books from optimism to survival.


Cal Newport

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Slow Productivity: Cal Newport On How To Escape Burnout, Do Your Best Work & Achieve More By Doing Less
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as his newest book, outlining 12 efficient solutions for the world's poorest.


Bjørn Lomborg

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345. 12 Ways the Planet Could Truly Be Saved | Bjørn Lomborg
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, highlighting 12 cost-effective policies to improve global well-being.


Terrence Keeley

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410. Discussing Impact Investment and ESG's with a BlackRock Executive | Terrence Keeley
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in relation to the Eisenhower Matrix, a time management tool.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 69: How Do I Find Joy in Leisure?
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in relation to the origins of a quote in "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People".


Greg McKeown

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272. The Invincible Power of Choosing to Choose
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as a book that helps people take a new way of thinking.


Tom Bilyeu

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Do These 12 Things First If You Want a Bright Future | Bjorn Lomborg PT 1
Mentioned by Alistair Roberts as a reminder that the church is in conflict with evil spirits and forces.

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Episode 406: Addressing Objections to Imprecatory Psalms
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while discussing the importance of prioritizing tasks based on their impact.


Heather Heying

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Fire and a Broken Heart: The 260th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
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when discussing activity selection in the productivity funnel.


Cal Newport

Ep. 89: Do I Need a Dumb Phone?
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when discussing the progress made in poverty reduction over the last 25 years.

Bjorn Lomborg

Do These 12 Things First If You Want a Bright Future | Bjorn Lomborg PT 2
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while reading it, questioning why these solutions haven't been implemented before.


Francis Foster

5 Easy Ways to Save the World - Bjørn Lomborg
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as a follow-up book to 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People', elaborating on Covey's ideas.


Cal Newport

Ep. 188: The Books I Read in March 2022
Recommended for its insights on the importance of avoiding drastic liturgical decisions.

Ep. 217: Territorial parishes, and the US Church of tomorrow
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as his upcoming book.

Bjorn Lomborg

Bjorn Lomborg On Big Pharma Being Accountable For 75% of The Total TV ad Spent | Ep. 254 | Part 2
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to put first things first in the morning.


Laura Vanderkam

Before you finish that first cup