1st things 1st
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Daily tips on prioritization, productivity, and growth.
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What you set today moves you forward tomorrow!
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Powered by belief in progress (and a little bit of AI).
What you set today moves you forward tomorrow!
https://www.1st-things-1st.com
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Human attention is highly flexible but easily shaped by constant distraction, which is why average focus has dropped to just over eight seconds. Training focus through intentional habits strengthens attention over time and leads to clearer thinking, deeper work, and more meaningful progress.
December 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Human attention is highly flexible but easily shaped by constant distraction, which is why average focus has dropped to just over eight seconds. Training focus through intentional habits strengthens attention over time and leads to clearer thinking, deeper work, and more meaningful progress.
Question of the day:
What's your superpower?
What's your superpower?
December 28, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Question of the day:
What's your superpower?
What's your superpower?
At different moments, we orient ourselves around Agency (self-direction and growth), Belonging (connection and relationships), or Cause (purpose beyond ourselves), and each shift quietly reshapes how we decide what matters most.
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Why What Matters Most Isn’t Fixed - And How to Rethink Your Priorities When You Change
Feeling your priorities shift? It's not you! Your deeper sense of what matters has likely changed. Discover how to align your goals with what truly resonates now.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:12 AM
At different moments, we orient ourselves around Agency (self-direction and growth), Belonging (connection and relationships), or Cause (purpose beyond ourselves), and each shift quietly reshapes how we decide what matters most.
www.1st-things-1st.com/blog/2025/12...
www.1st-things-1st.com/blog/2025/12...
Question of the day:
Have you already used 1st things 1st to prioritize your New Year's Resolution?
Have you already used 1st things 1st to prioritize your New Year's Resolution?
December 21, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Question of the day:
Have you already used 1st things 1st to prioritize your New Year's Resolution?
Have you already used 1st things 1st to prioritize your New Year's Resolution?
December 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Question of the day:
Have you already used 1st things 1st to prioritize your New Year's Resolution?
Have you already used 1st things 1st to prioritize your New Year's Resolution?
Focus on activities that gently move you forward, without forcing constant productivity. Choose what feels meaningful to you, and let that guide your time and energy.
December 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Focus on activities that gently move you forward, without forcing constant productivity. Choose what feels meaningful to you, and let that guide your time and energy.
Simplicity means focusing on what truly matters and gently letting go of everything else. As the year speeds up and Christmas approaches, this mindset helps us slow down, calm our minds, and create more space for what feels essential.
December 19, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Simplicity means focusing on what truly matters and gently letting go of everything else. As the year speeds up and Christmas approaches, this mindset helps us slow down, calm our minds, and create more space for what feels essential.
Discover how two ancient concepts of time can transform the way you work and live. Learn why making intentional choices today can open the door to moments that truly matter.
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Kairos vs. Chronos And Why Prioritization Creates Space For Opportunity
Days disappear, yet big opportunities slip by? Meet Chronos & Kairos! Learn how smart prioritization creates space for what truly matters to you.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Discover how two ancient concepts of time can transform the way you work and live. Learn why making intentional choices today can open the door to moments that truly matter.
www.1st-things-1st.com/blog/2025/12...
www.1st-things-1st.com/blog/2025/12...
Choose the direction you want to grow, then show up for it with steady action. Become the person whose habits shape freedom, not limitation.
December 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Choose the direction you want to grow, then show up for it with steady action. Become the person whose habits shape freedom, not limitation.
Looking for a method that brings clarity and momentum? Nellie Fors’ process blends imagination and routine so your biggest goals become part of your daily life.
www.1st-things-1st.com/blog/2025/10...
www.1st-things-1st.com/blog/2025/10...
From Dreams to Reality: Nellie Fors’ Four-Step Method
Ever wanted to truly make your dreams a reality? Nellie Fors' proven 4-step method is here to guide you from wishful thinking to real achievements! Get started.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Looking for a method that brings clarity and momentum? Nellie Fors’ process blends imagination and routine so your biggest goals become part of your daily life.
www.1st-things-1st.com/blog/2025/10...
www.1st-things-1st.com/blog/2025/10...
It takes about 600 milliseconds for your brain to turn a thought into spoken words. During that tiny moment, multiple brain areas coordinate meaning, vocabulary, grammar, and speech muscles seamlessly.
November 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
It takes about 600 milliseconds for your brain to turn a thought into spoken words. During that tiny moment, multiple brain areas coordinate meaning, vocabulary, grammar, and speech muscles seamlessly.
Question of the day:
Are you putting effort on improving the clarity, terminology, and emotional depth of your communication?
Are you putting effort on improving the clarity, terminology, and emotional depth of your communication?
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Question of the day:
Are you putting effort on improving the clarity, terminology, and emotional depth of your communication?
Are you putting effort on improving the clarity, terminology, and emotional depth of your communication?
Super Productivity Tip: Speed reading or simply skimming and scanning can make taking in information feel much easier. With a little steady practice, reaching something like 400–500 words per minute while still understanding the text is absolutely within reach.
November 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Super Productivity Tip: Speed reading or simply skimming and scanning can make taking in information feel much easier. With a little steady practice, reaching something like 400–500 words per minute while still understanding the text is absolutely within reach.
Gratitude meditation or journaling helps you notice and savor the good moments, making everyday life feel richer. Over time it boosts your mental well-being and strengthens your relationships by encouraging more appreciation.
November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Gratitude meditation or journaling helps you notice and savor the good moments, making everyday life feel richer. Over time it boosts your mental well-being and strengthens your relationships by encouraging more appreciation.
The chances you skip usually stay with you longer than any mistakes you make by trying. Taking opportunities turns life into a path of growth instead of regret.
November 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The chances you skip usually stay with you longer than any mistakes you make by trying. Taking opportunities turns life into a path of growth instead of regret.
Why did the brainstorming session turn into a debate?
Everyone had their own idea of what to do. 😂
Everyone had their own idea of what to do. 😂
November 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Why did the brainstorming session turn into a debate?
Everyone had their own idea of what to do. 😂
Everyone had their own idea of what to do. 😂
Research shows that forming or breaking a habit takes about 66 days on average, though it can range from 18 to 254 days depending on the person and the behavior. It’s a gradual process where steady repetition matters more than perfection, and it’s worth taking the challenge.
November 16, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Research shows that forming or breaking a habit takes about 66 days on average, though it can range from 18 to 254 days depending on the person and the behavior. It’s a gradual process where steady repetition matters more than perfection, and it’s worth taking the challenge.
Question of the day:
How do you overcome challenges?
How do you overcome challenges?
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Question of the day:
How do you overcome challenges?
How do you overcome challenges?
Success isn’t a straight line — it’s a rhythm you can master. Discover the hidden pattern that keeps progress flowing.
www.1st-things-1st.com/blog/2021/02...
www.1st-things-1st.com/blog/2021/02...
The Cycle of Long-term Success (UPDATED)
Ready to achieve BIG things? I've refined my 5-step cycle for long-term success: Research, Prioritize, Plan, Act, Reflect. It's your roadmap to consistent wins! Check it out!
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November 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Success isn’t a straight line — it’s a rhythm you can master. Discover the hidden pattern that keeps progress flowing.
www.1st-things-1st.com/blog/2021/02...
www.1st-things-1st.com/blog/2021/02...
Dedication keeps your goals clear, and persistence keeps you moving through the daily work. Together, they help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and turn your plans into real results.
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Dedication keeps your goals clear, and persistence keeps you moving through the daily work. Together, they help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and turn your plans into real results.
The best kind of work makes time feel effortless because it matches who we are. When purpose and passion meet, hours turn into moments that matter.
November 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The best kind of work makes time feel effortless because it matches who we are. When purpose and passion meet, hours turn into moments that matter.
We can’t change the past, but we can shape what’s ahead by how we choose to move forward.
Each new day gives us the chance to create a better ending through hope and action.
Each new day gives us the chance to create a better ending through hope and action.
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
We can’t change the past, but we can shape what’s ahead by how we choose to move forward.
Each new day gives us the chance to create a better ending through hope and action.
Each new day gives us the chance to create a better ending through hope and action.
Your brain adapts to whatever you do repeatedly, strengthening those habits over time. Whether you practice focus or procrastination, you’re training your mind to become better at it.
November 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Your brain adapts to whatever you do repeatedly, strengthening those habits over time. Whether you practice focus or procrastination, you’re training your mind to become better at it.
Progress needs both direction and movement — staying still, even on the right path, leads nowhere. Take action, but pause occasionally to reflect and realign your course.
November 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Progress needs both direction and movement — staying still, even on the right path, leads nowhere. Take action, but pause occasionally to reflect and realign your course.
Stepping out of your comfort zone and practicing hard things builds real self-confidence by proving you can handle challenges and grow through them. As more people adopt this mindset, both individuals and society progress through greater resilience, innovation, and empathy.
October 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Stepping out of your comfort zone and practicing hard things builds real self-confidence by proving you can handle challenges and grow through them. As more people adopt this mindset, both individuals and society progress through greater resilience, innovation, and empathy.