7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 3

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Habit three is about will and will not power. This habit helps teens prioritize and manage their time so that they focus on and complete the most important things in their lives. Putting first things first also means learning to overcome fears and being strong during difficult times. Things first deals with things that are: Important or not important, urgent or not urgent. Let’s look at the four quadrants of time management.

Quadrant 1: Things that are important and Urgent

Quadrant 2: Things that are important but not urgent

Quadrant 3: Things that are not important but are Urgent

Quadrant 4: Things that are not important and not urgent

1. Important & Urgent	2. Important but not Urgent
3. Not Important but are Urgent	4. Not Important and Not Urgent

Quadrant 2 is the ideal place to spend our time, doing things that are important but not urgent. Here’s where priorities come into play. Results for living Quadrant 2 are:

1.       Control of your life

2.       Balance

3.       High Performance

So in what quadrant are you spending most of you time? The key is to shift as much time possible into Quadrant 2 and this is accomplished by planning. Spend more time planning and incorporating things first, things that matter most. Keep your eyes on the prize and reach for it.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT 

Student Success Statement

"The only difference between those who failed and those who have succeded lies in the difference of there habits. Good habits are the key to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure. Thus, the first law I will obey, which precedith all others is- 'I will form good habits and become their slaves.' "

Og Mandino 

We should follow the rules no matter what. The rules are rules and they are ment to be followed. You have your right to disagree but you still need to follow them. If you choose the wrong you become a failure. If you choose the right you become a successful person.

Student Success Statement

"Its no WHERE you live but HOW you live that counts. It's not WHERE you play the game but HOW you play that counts."

Mr. Haymore 

 The area you live in doesn't determine your success. Its how you live. if you choose the right you can live in the ghetto & still succeed if you do good. If you live in a good neighborhood & you choose the wrong you will fail.