This is a thought-provoking book based on clear principles that can
guide us in managing our time. There are many wise ideas contained
in the pages of this book.
As an example, I learned that efficiency is something that is
appropriate with tasks but with people especially family members
you can't be efficient and slot people in as you think best.
Instead it is about effectiveness. So you have to give family
members the time they need.
Another gem is that you can't balance life at times you have
prioritize according to your values. So a mother (or father) who
wants to stay home with their kids when they are young, may need to
focus on home instead of career until the kids are older. The goal
of balance would be inappropriate for that situation. Mr. Covey
also makes it clear the importance of following the compass instead
of the clock.
This is an excellent book that people need to read because it gives
business direction but from a higher perspective that you rarely
find in most literature out there.