The challenge is to manage ourselves under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, from whom we get our goals and values. The basic question is what we do within the time frame granted to us-how we plan, decide, organize, evaluate, revise our tasks. The bottom line is managing ourselves within the time frame granted to us. Important tasks that are not urgent require initiative and perseverance. Since frequently there is no pressure for them to be done today, this week or even this month, these activities must be motivated by our commitment to their ultimate value.
Urgent matters come into our life demanding action.
They are more an interruption than a contribution to our own priorities. The key is not to prioritize the activities on your schedule, but to schedule your predetermined priorities. Freedom From Tyranny of the Urgent Copyright 1999 Peggy Flint Art and Peggy have been homeschooling their twins, Eric and Robin, since 1989. All rights reserved. This site was authored by Beverly S. Krueger.