Tag: covey
Focus on What’s Important (and Not Urgent)
Posted by Colter Reed | Jun 25, 2013 | Productivity | 0
The Rare Combination Of Courage And Consideration
by Colter Reed | Jun 19, 2018 | Personal Growth | 0
Being courageous and considerate aren’t that hard, unless you’re trying to do both at the same time.
Read MoreHow to Solve a Problem so it Stays Solved
by Colter Reed | Apr 11, 2017 | Personal Growth | 0
When a Quadrant 1 fire breaks out, learn why the problem developed. Then solve the problem once and for all.
Read MoreAre You Putting First Things First in Your Life?
by Colter Reed | Feb 28, 2017 | Personal Growth | 0
You’re constantly developing new habits and routines. If you aren’t intentional about them, you’ll end up putting first things last in your life.
Read MoreStop Procrastinating and Enjoy Yourself
by Colter Reed | Oct 14, 2014 | Personal Growth, Productivity | 0
Procrastinating makes you miserable because whatever you’re putting off is hanging over you. Get it done and enjoy yourself guilt-free.
Read MoreWhat Could You Do in Fifty Years?
by Colter Reed | Aug 12, 2014 | Personal Growth | 0
When you begin with the end in mind, you have a clear destination and a way to make sure that every step is taking you in the right direction.
Read MoreTracking Roles in OmniFocus
by Colter Reed | Aug 5, 2014 | Productivity | 1
Roles are a powerful planning tool to make sure your life is heading the direction you want. Here’s how to use Roles in OmniFocus.
Read MoreTracking Urgent and Important Tasks in OmniFocus
by Colter Reed | Apr 1, 2014 | Productivity | 5
Ideally, we spend most of our time working in Quadrant 2, doing important work early, while you still have time to do quality work. OmniFocus lets you track that important work while making sure that deadlines don’t slip by.
Read MorePut the Big Rocks at the Top of Your List
by Colter Reed | Mar 25, 2014 | Productivity | 1
Knowing what tasks you’re going to do is good. Knowing what order you’re going to do them in is even better.
Read MoreGet Better Results by Saying No
by Colter Reed | Jan 14, 2014 | Personal Growth | 0
We want to be helpful. If we spread ourselves too thin, we aren’t helping anyone succeed—especially ourselves.
Read MoreWhy Keeping the End in Mind will Help You Reach Your Goals
by Colter Reed | Jan 7, 2014 | Personal Growth | 2
Make the correct decisions along the way, know when you’ve achieved the goal, and find the motivation to keep going when things get tough.
Read MoreWhy Everyone Should Have a Personal Mission Statement
by Colter Reed | Aug 13, 2013 | Personal Growth | 2
Everyone should have a personal mission statement. It’s one of the most powerful things you can do to shape your life, from what you do day-to-day to the person you become.
Read MoreFill Your Bucket with Big Rocks
by Colter Reed | Jul 9, 2013 | Productivity | 2
Any space you leave open in your schedule will naturally and automatically fill with gravel. The key to being productive is to fill your bucket with big rocks before it fills up with gravel.
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