Praise for Life Matters : "A great read! This book is a great read, especially if you have a family, where balance in life is paramount!"--Larry King, Host of Larry King Live "Roger and Rebecca Merrill have written another book that matters-- Life Matters . In this crazy world we live in today, it's a goldmine of practical, achievable ideas that will really make a difference."--Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager and Whale Done! TM "Most people I know really want to put their family first, but with all the various tugs and pulls that can cause distractions, the most important things in our lives can be neglected. The invaluable information in this book will help you balance family, work and finances, and give you the inspiration to help you make the changes necessary to have internal peace and improved relationships."--Marie Osmond "Profound knowledge is literally what this book is. In fact, what I would say is 'profound wisdom,' because it interweaves timeless, universal, self-evident principles into all of the knowledge that is given.... I hope you share my passion for this remarkable book."--Excerpt from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People "It's the 4th "Gotta Do"...read this book, Life Matters . This book clearly articulates and demonstrates that balance in work,time,and money is not only achieveable but critical to winning in the game of life."--Pete Beaudrault, President and CEO of RLE Intl Consultants "At last, a way to "sync" what matters most with what we actually do! And with an approach that helps people understand, simplify and incorporate the power of technology in resolving life balance issues. The Merrills present the ideal solution for knowledge workers who want to have quality family life."--Curt Allen, Former President and CEO, MyFamily.com, President and CEO, Agilix Labs "I wish that I had had this wisdom years ago so that I could have led a greater life sooner! This information is invaluable for anyone who has choices in life about family, work, money, and time--and I think that applies to everyone. I encourage you to read it and apply these principles of greatness so that you might achieve your greatest goals."--Pat Croce, former owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, author of 110 % and I Feel Great A groundbreaking guide to achieving true life balance from the experts at the Covey Institute As the home front and the work front become increasingly integrated in contemporary life, success--or failure--in either has an undeniable effect on the other. But it is possible to keep both areas moving forward in positive ways. In this much anticipated book, A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca Merrill show readers how to navigate the critical relationships between time and money, work and family, to create a harmonious, success-enhancing dynamic between each. Life Matters guides readers in how to spend time and money in ways that translate the personal values and goals that matter most into daily life experience. The crucial steps toward this kind of effective living

A. Roger Merrill; Soundview Executive Book Summaries

Merrill, A. Roger; Merrill, Rebecca R

McGraw-Hill School Education Group

Irwin Professional Publishing

New York: McGraw Hill

Oracle Press

United States, United States of America

1 edition, August 17, 2004

1 edition, May 16, 2003

New York ; London, 2004

Maidenhead, 2003

New York, ©2003

1, PT, 2003

1, PT, 2004

<p><P><b>Fine your true life balance&#151;with the experts at the Covey Institute</b><P>"Profound knowledge is literally what this book is. In fact, what I would say is 'profound wisdom,' because it interweaves timeless, universal, self-evident principles into all of the knowledge that is given.... I hope you share my passion for this remarkable book."&#151;Excerpt from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of <i>The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People</i><P>"This book is a great read, especially if you have a family, where balance in life is paramount!"&#151;Larry King, Host of <i>Larry King Live</i><P>"Roger and Rebecca Merrill have written another book that matters...a goldmine of practical, achievable ideas that will really make a difference."&#151;Ken Blanchard, coauthor, <i>The One Minute Manager</i>&reg; and <i>Whale Done!</i>TM<P>The way we spend our time and money measures how much we're able to apply what matters most to us into our daily lives. For many, that means devoting more of ourselves to family and loved ones. But in this busy age, how do we do that? Efficiency experts A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca Merrill show you how explore your priorities and expand your capacity for happiness and fulfillment, with a guide through the crucial steps toward effective living, including&#58;<P><ul> <li>A self-assessment quiz to evaluate the vital life elements of work, family, time, money <li>Exploring the gap between what you value and your daily life <li>Using technology as a tool to create more time <li>Utilizing dynamic investing, which includes intangibles such as energy, relationships, and integrity <P></ul><P><b>Roger Merrill </b> and <b>Rebecca Merrill </b> are the authors of the bestselling <i>First Things First</i>. Roger is a vice president and cofounder of the Franklin Covey Company.</p>

This book is a great read, especially if you have a family, where balance in life is paramount!
Larry King, host of Larry King Live . . . a gold mine of practical, achievable ideas that will really make a difference.
--Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager Profound knowledge is literally what this book is. In fact, what I would say is profound wisdom, because it interweaves timeless, universal, self-evident principles into all of the knowledge that is given.
--from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People In this highly acclaimed book, A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca Merrill show you how to navigate the critical relationships between time and money, work and family, to create a harmonious, success-enhancing dynamic between each.

x, 261 pages ; 24 cm
"As the home front and the work front become increasingly integrated in contemporary life, success--or failure--in either has an undeniable effect on the other. But it is possible to keep both areas moving forward in positive ways. In this much anticipated book, A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca Merrill show readers how to navigate the critical relationships between time and money, work and family, to create a harmonious, success-enhancing dynamic between each. Life Matters guides readers in how to spend time and money in ways that translate the personal values and goals that matter most into daily life experience."--Publisher's description
Includes bibliographical references (page 257) and index

One of the profound impacts of events such as the war on terrorism, corporate scandal, the struggling stock market, and 9/11 is that they bring us dramatically and undeniably face-to-face with some of the things that matter most in our lives.

The secret to achieving balance is revealed in this groundbreaking new take on an ancient subject, with advice on how to use technology effectively, align resources, and succeed in work and family duties. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

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