And leadership is even more lacking in our personal lives. We’re into managing with efficiency, setting and achieving goals before we have even clarified our values.

As a principle-centered person, you try to stand apart from the emotion of the situation and from other factors that would act on you, and evaluate the options. Looking at the balanced whole—the work needs, the family needs, other needs that may be involved and the possible implications of the various alternative decisions—you’ll try to come up with the best solution, taking all factors into consideration.

(Covey, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, p.151)

SCHEDULING. Now you can look at the week ahead with your goals in mind and schedule time to achieve them.

(Covey, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, p.168)