K w 0 Merrill. + tion suggests that there is a better The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, April 3, i 2X gl Howard Grossman ” T "EER I 4 There is another recently pub- lished “how-to” book written by ‘Stephen R. Covey, author of “The "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” in collaboration with A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca R. The 360-page publica- ‘way. to manage time than the tra- ‘ ditibnal or conventional ap- proaches. Covey suggests that not only is this true in a work situation but in allocating time for home, recreation, and other ‘funetions which need to be bal- anced and integrated into a total “arrangement including the work day. '- Covey believes that “the clock represents our commitments, appointments, schedules, goals, activities-what we do with, and how we manage our time. The compass represents our vision, values, principles, mission, con- science, direction - what we feel is important and how we lead our lives.” He notes there are three “gen- erations” of time management. The, first generation is based on “reminders”. It's “gowith the flow", but try to keep track of things you want to do with your time. The second generation is one of “plan- ning and preparation”. It is char- acterized by calendars and ap- pointment books. The third gen- gration approach is “planning, prioritizing and controlling.” It probably means classifying your values and priorities. . The three generations of time management have encouraged “such things as efficiency, plan- ning, prioritization, values clarifi- cation, and goal setting”. He dil- ferentiates between chronos, the Greek word for chronological time which is linear and sequential Good time management is not slavery to Father Time and kairos-an “appropriate time" or “quality time”. In other words, time is something to be experi- enced. He believes we need to look at a fourth generation, moving from time management to life leader- ship, “based on paradigms that will create quality-of-life results”. Something which needs to be done under “urgent” conditions is not necessarily “important”. He defines “true north" as giving con- textand meaning to where we are, where we want to go, and how to gel there. Without a compass or stars or correct understanding of our location, we may have trouble locating it, but it's always there.” A vital part of the fourth gen- eration is the humility to realize that there are “first things" that are independent of our values. Quality of life is a function of the extent to which we make these “first things" our “first things" and become empowered to actually put them first in our lives. It is also the humility to recognize the qual- ity of life is not "me", it’s “us” - that we live in an interdependent real- ity of abundance and potential that can only be realized when we interact with others in fully au- thentic synergistic ways." Covey believes in “the passion ofvision”. Vision is the best mani- festation of creative imagination and the primary motivation of human action. When we talk about “the passion of vision”, we are talking about a deep, sus- tained energy that comes [rom a comprehensive. principle-based, need-based, endowment-based seeing that goes beyond chronos and even kairos. It deals with an aeon concept of time, from the Greek aion, meaning an age, a lifetime or more. It taps into the deep core of who we are and what we are about. It's fueled by the realization of the unique contri- bution we have the capacity to make-the legacy we can leave. It clarifies purpose, gives direction, and empowers us lo perform be- yond our resources.” This "pas- sion” is "the energy that makes life an adventure-the deep burn- ing "yes!" that empowers us to say “no” peacefully and confidentially- to the less important things in our lives.” The fourth generation is a “people” paradigm. More than the efficient, mechanical manage- ment of “things” it is focused on effective, synergestic interaction with people. In the third genera- tion, the focus is on managing and controlling. The fourth gen- eration is people first, things sec- ond. It is "leadership first-man- agement second”. It is effective- ness lirst. method second.” Covey notes that when “people work together to accomplish any task, sooner or later they have to deal with five elements.” These elements include the following: e Desired results * Guidelines * Resources * Accountability * Consequences In closing the book, Covey quotes [rom an early pioneer ofl the American west, Bryant S. Hinckley as follows: “Service is the virtue that dis- tinguished the great of all times and which they will be remem- bered by. It places a mark of nobility upon its disciples. It is the dividing line which separates the two great groups of the world- those who help and those who hinder, those who lift and those who lean, those who contribute and those who only consume. How much better it is to give than to receive. Service in any form is comely and beautiful. To give encouragement, to impart sym- pathy, to show interest, to banish fear, to build self confidence and awaken hope in the heart of oth- ers, in short-to love them and to show it-is to render the most pre- cious service.” Howard Grossman is Executive Director of the Economic Develop- ment Council of Northeastern Penn: sylvania. He lives in Dallas. By NANCY KOZEMCHAK The Back Mountain Memorial Library has abeautiful quilt hang- ing on the bulletin board in the foyer of the library. This quilt was made by Brownie Troop 606 for the Warm-Up America project. The 15 six to nine year old girls designed, painted, assembled, sewed, and tied the quilt using mostly recycled fabrics. This quilt will be donated to a shelter that helps families. The troop meets at Ross Elementary School in Sweet Valley. We are happy to have the quilt in the library and grateful to the brownies for sharing it with us and the library patrons. Brownies display a lovely oh 24 of 1 handmade quilt at library The Book Club of the library met on March 18 in the commu- nity room. Treasurer Elin Northrup reported 180 members have joined the club for 1996 to date; with $1,670 collected in dues for books for the book club shelf. The new book purchases for the summer were discussed with Mary Panaway, book selection commit- tee. All members entered the penny contest, guessing how many pennies they felt were in the jar. Elda Oleson and Gene Wert served at the tea table. The next meeting will be held on Monday, Aprill5 at 1:30 in the community room. New children’'sbiographies at the library: “Dale Earnhardt” by Michael Benson begins with a question: “What's the most popu- lar spectator sport in the United States?” It's not baseball, foot- ball, or basketball. America’s fa- vorite sport is automobile racing. There are a series of books about the race car legends. The titles are: “The Unsers”, “Richard Petty”, “The Allisons”, “Mario Andretti”, and “A.J. Foyt". These are indi- vidual books that discuss the nec- essary qualifications to become a top race car driver. The top driv- ers all have to be good business- men and know how to put to- gether a winning team. They have to find sponsors to put them in competitive cars. They rely on a pit crew to make sure that their car always is in peak performance condition. They have to be men- tally prepared each race day to take into consideration a host of factors: weather, the other rac- ers, the condition of the track, and how the car is responding on that day. Join us at the home of a Wyoming Seminary family in Shavertown WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 7 TO 9 P.M. DISCOVER THE WYOMING SEMINARY DIFFERENCE THIS SPRING... ..We'll be right in your own backyard! v Join us for a neighborhood gathering at the home of kindergarten through eighth grade and ninth grade through postgraduate a Wyoming Seminary family v Meet Wyoming Seminary teachers and families ¢ Learn more about opportunities for students in pre- ¢ Discover the energy, enthusiasm and commitment to learning that make Wyoming Seminary the choice of families throughout the region v For reservations and directions, call us at 283-6060. W WYOMING SEMINARY founded 1844 ForTY FORT KINGSTON Have a bright idea? Share it with your neighbors by writing to The Dallas Post. 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