First Things First is a self-help book written by the renowned author Stephen R. Covey. It is a guide for those who wish to master the art of time management. It teaches the reader how to balance their life. The traditional time management tricks preach that one needs to work hard, be smart and fast to achieve better things in life. This leads to the control of life and an increased control leads to the path of peace. However, this book presents an alternate route to fulfillment in life. It focuses on the importance of relationships and results instead of time and things. It asserts the importance of prioritizing and the realization of “first things” that need to be taken care of first. Considered as the first breakthrough in time management, this book suggests certain effective habits for a better and improved control over life. The author takes insights from his previously published book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and discusses how one needs to handle the day-to-day obstacles in both personal and professional life. The readers are given a principle-centered approach for better time management skills. It defines the priorities for the reader and informs what are the most important things in life. Moreover, it instructs how to achieve the worthwhile goals and live a rich and balanced life.

Stephen R. Covey, born on October 24, 1932, is famously known as a motivational speaker and author of various self-help books. Other popular books written by him are The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People, The 3rd Alternative: Solving Life's Most Difficult Problems, The 8th Habit, and The Leader in Me. He pioneered in the self-help genre with an aim to help readers realize their potentials and become more productive and content in their lives. He completed his MBA from Harvard University and got a Doctor of Religious Education (DRE) from Brigham Young University. Millions of copies of his books have been sold, and people all across the globe have been influenced by his thoughts, principles, and books.