In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. dive into Stephen R. Covey’s third habit: Put First Things First. This principle moves beyond good intentions and asks the real question: are you spending time on what truly matters—or just reacting to the urgent?💡 Key Ideas Covered:1️⃣ The Urgent vs. Important MatrixCovey’s Time Management Matrix reveals how much of life gets eaten by urgent but unimportant tasks. Champions live in Quadrant II—focusing on what’s truly important but not yet urgent.2️⃣ Saying “No” to the Wrong YesPrioritizing means learning to disappoint the right things so you can focus on the right priorities. Willie and Jon share personal stories of saying no in order to say yes to their true mission.3️⃣ Why Busy ≠ ProductiveThe danger of mistaking activity for achievement. Productivity is about progress on the right goals, not filling your schedule with endless tasks.4️⃣ Practical Tools for Putting First Things FirstTime-blocking your big rocks first.Weekly reviews to realign with your values.Protecting “champion time” for family, health, and vision.🎤 Why It Hits Different:This isn’t just another productivity hack—it’s a shift in how you see your life. Putting first things first means leading yourself with clarity instead of letting life’s noise lead you.🏁 Final Takeaway:Champions don’t let urgency steal importance. They focus on what lasts, what matters, and what builds the legacy they want to leave.🎧 Subscribe to Champion Reads for more conversations that take timeless books and turn them into action-ready wisdom.🌐 Learn more and join the Champion Circle at: https://www.mychampioncircle.com#ChampionReads #7Habits #FirstThingsFirst #StephenRCovey #Leadership #TimeManagement #ProductivityWithPurpose