In February's edition of "Bugle Calls" we introduced or reacquainted readers
with Dr. Stephen Covey, author of a number of acclaimed books, including the international best seller, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People".
Our main topic for February's issue was, appropriately enough, Habit 1 "Be Proactive". "As human beings we are responsible for our own lives. Our behavior (and the consequences of that behavior) is a function of our decisions, not our conditions."
May's edition of "Bugle Calls" focused on Habit 2 "Begin with the End in Mind". Understanding who we are and where we want to go is critical to our success, both personally and professionally.
July's edition of Bugle Calls will focus on Habit # 3, "Put First Things First". We'll review the Time Management Matrix including Quadrants 1 (Important and Urgent), 2 (Important but Not Urgent) , 3 ( Not Important but Urgent) and 4 (Not Important and Not Urgent), and how our ability to focus our time and energy in Quadrant 2 has a direct and lasting effect on both our professional and personal success and happiness.
As always, we welcome feedback from our readers including suggestions for future topics. We hope you find value in receiving "Bugle Calls", and encourage you to forward a copy to a friend, acquaintance or business associate so they can benefit from the information as well.
Warm Regards,
Bob Bugle
Bugle Media Services Ph: 410-420-1144
According to Dr. Covey, "Habits are powerful factors in our lives. Because they are consistent, often unconscious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character and produce our effectiveness...or ineffectiveness." 
reading. Anne told me that she had recently purchased a book that she is interested in, but doesn't have time to read. After we parted, I started thinking about what she said, which is like what I often hear from my clients: "I don't have time to pursue new leads," or "I don't have time to think strategically about my business. " 
