In a world where many demands can come at you from many directions, deciding what to do first can be complicated.

What is the first thing first for you at work?

What is the first thing first for you with family?

What is the first thing first with your health matters?

What is the first thing first with your finances?

What is the first thing first with your lifelong learning?

What is your first thing first with your spirituality?

The responses to the above questions are not straightforward. Also, after you answer them, the next question naturally arises – which of the first things from the six areas mentioned above will you, in fact, do first?

Today, first thing in the morning at 4 am, I meditated for an hour; followed by a brisk hour walk. I found that time to be extremely valuable as I felt at peace during my meditation, despite thoughts coming and going. Also, the early morning brisk walk got my energy level high and I was able to complete far more work in a relatively short time. Furthermore, throughout the day, I felt far more positive with everyone I encountered – family, friends, and clients!

When you figure out what the ‘first thing first’ is for you and execute accordingly, magic happens.

My late colleague Dr. Stephen Covey wrote an excellent book entitled, “First Things First”, which I highly recommend!