1 01:00:01,333 --> 01:00:04,166 Good morning and 2 01:00:04,166 --> 01:00:05,958 welcome to Morning Serial. 3 01:00:11,916 --> 01:00:14,375 Okay good morning and welcome to Friday. 4 01:00:14,958 --> 01:00:16,666 Nicely done, you've made it. 5 01:00:16,666 --> 01:00:18,541 Well you can tell we're still shooting 6 01:00:18,541 --> 01:00:19,916 here on location at the 7 01:00:19,916 --> 01:00:21,666 University of Oregon for 8 01:00:21,666 --> 01:00:24,041 the Nike Outdoor National Tracking at 9 01:00:24,041 --> 01:00:26,333 this beautiful Hayward Field. 10 01:00:26,833 --> 01:00:28,083 And if you're watching on YouTube you can 11 01:00:28,083 --> 01:00:29,958 see right behind me right now. 12 01:00:29,958 --> 01:00:31,583 And if you're watching or listening to 13 01:00:31,583 --> 01:00:32,541 this at home while 14 01:00:32,541 --> 01:00:34,458 maybe slipping on a pair of 15 01:00:34,458 --> 01:00:37,083 flip flops with a vanilla milkshake in 16 01:00:37,083 --> 01:00:38,666 one hand and your dog 17 01:00:38,666 --> 01:00:40,000 trying to hitch a ride to 18 01:00:40,000 --> 01:00:42,958 your office, well then you my friend are 19 01:00:42,958 --> 01:00:45,583 fully embracing June 20th. 20 01:00:45,583 --> 01:00:47,416 Because today is National Flip Flop Day. 21 01:00:47,791 --> 01:00:50,125 Take your dog to a work day, no need to 22 01:00:50,125 --> 01:00:51,250 be jealous of those cat 23 01:00:51,250 --> 01:00:52,375 people anymore from last 24 01:00:52,458 --> 01:00:55,000 week and finally it's 25 01:00:55,000 --> 01:00:56,875 National Vanilla Milkshake Day. 26 01:00:57,416 --> 01:00:59,708 And I love me a good vanilla milkshake. 27 01:01:00,333 --> 01:01:02,083 But is it okay if I slip a little 28 01:01:02,083 --> 01:01:03,458 chocolate syrup into that shake? 29 01:01:03,791 --> 01:01:05,791 Now I know my youngest son would prefer 30 01:01:05,791 --> 01:01:07,458 to have it remain being vanilla. 31 01:01:08,166 --> 01:01:09,041 But both are great, 32 01:01:09,041 --> 01:01:09,875 let's just leave it at that. 33 01:01:10,708 --> 01:01:13,000 Lastly just to keep things majestic, to 34 01:01:13,000 --> 01:01:14,666 also American Eagle Day. 35 01:01:15,125 --> 01:01:17,625 So let's salute our feathered national 36 01:01:17,625 --> 01:01:19,041 symbol and all those 37 01:01:19,041 --> 01:01:21,291 sweet full back eagle tattoos. 38 01:01:22,125 --> 01:01:24,250 Now our quote today is from someone that 39 01:01:24,250 --> 01:01:25,875 just may have a full 40 01:01:25,875 --> 01:01:27,208 back American Eagle tattoo 41 01:01:27,500 --> 01:01:27,708 too. 42 01:01:28,250 --> 01:01:30,500 Now I'll have to confirm that but I do 43 01:01:30,500 --> 01:01:32,500 know she has race under 44 01:01:32,500 --> 01:01:34,041 pressure and poised with 45 01:01:34,041 --> 01:01:34,500 purpose. 46 01:01:34,916 --> 01:01:37,208 Here's a little wisdom from Nicole Kidman 47 01:01:37,208 --> 01:01:39,833 who said quote "I believe that as much as 48 01:01:39,833 --> 01:01:41,583 you take you have to get back. 49 01:01:41,875 --> 01:01:43,208 It's important not to 50 01:01:43,208 --> 01:01:44,875 focus on yourself too much." 51 01:01:45,375 --> 01:01:47,791 So as you're making your way through the 52 01:01:47,791 --> 01:01:48,583 day take a little 53 01:01:48,583 --> 01:01:50,416 moment to reach out, lift up 54 01:01:50,458 --> 01:01:51,500 and pass it on. 55 01:01:52,375 --> 01:01:53,708 Alright well today's news, facts and 56 01:01:53,708 --> 01:01:56,000 birthdays are for June 20th. 57 01:01:56,000 --> 01:01:57,333 And I'm going to give you another local 58 01:01:57,333 --> 01:01:58,375 fun fact since we're 59 01:01:58,375 --> 01:01:59,500 here at the Nike Outdoor 60 01:01:59,500 --> 01:02:00,500 National Track Meet, 61 01:02:01,000 --> 01:02:02,041 the University of Oregon. 62 01:02:02,541 --> 01:02:04,791 Now the co-founder of Nike, Phil Knight, 63 01:02:05,041 --> 01:02:06,750 he graduated from this 64 01:02:06,750 --> 01:02:08,333 university way back in 65 01:02:08,375 --> 01:02:09,083 1959. 66 01:02:09,958 --> 01:02:11,875 Now we're going to start back in 1782 67 01:02:11,875 --> 01:02:13,166 when on this date the US 68 01:02:13,166 --> 01:02:14,500 Congress, they officially 69 01:02:14,500 --> 01:02:15,958 adopted the great seal of 70 01:02:15,958 --> 01:02:17,125 the United States of America. 71 01:02:17,875 --> 01:02:20,750 Started in 1975 Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" 72 01:02:20,750 --> 01:02:21,958 it was released and 73 01:02:21,958 --> 01:02:23,500 emotionally sparred an 74 01:02:23,500 --> 01:02:24,458 entire generation. 75 01:02:25,208 --> 01:02:27,583 Then in 1980 on this day Robert Duran he 76 01:02:27,583 --> 01:02:28,750 defeated Sugar Ray Leonard 77 01:02:28,750 --> 01:02:31,166 for the WBC Welter Weatherway 78 01:02:31,333 --> 01:02:31,541 title. 79 01:02:32,125 --> 01:02:35,000 Then in 2003 the Harry Potter book "The 80 01:02:35,000 --> 01:02:36,625 Order of the Phoenix" it was released. 81 01:02:37,791 --> 01:02:41,208 And then lastly in 2012 after taking his 82 01:02:41,208 --> 01:02:42,541 talents down to Miami 83 01:02:42,541 --> 01:02:44,875 LeBron James won his first NBA 84 01:02:45,250 --> 01:02:46,250 championship with the Miami Heat. 85 01:02:47,041 --> 01:02:48,083 Alright well happy birthday 86 01:02:48,083 --> 01:02:49,375 if today is your birthday. 87 01:02:49,750 --> 01:02:52,083 You share a birthday with singer and 88 01:02:52,083 --> 01:02:55,333 music icon Lionel Richie, he's 75 today. 89 01:02:55,625 --> 01:02:57,208 Incredible music catalog there. 90 01:02:58,125 --> 01:02:59,250 Actor from Roseanne in "The Big 91 01:02:59,250 --> 01:03:01,541 Lebowski", John Goodman he's 72. 92 01:03:02,416 --> 01:03:03,833 And Oscar winning actress 93 01:03:03,833 --> 01:03:06,500 Nicole Kidman she's 57 today. 94 01:03:07,375 --> 01:03:08,916 Well the number one song on this date 95 01:03:08,916 --> 01:03:11,291 back in 1997 was "I'll 96 01:03:11,291 --> 01:03:12,708 Be Missing You" by Pump 97 01:03:12,708 --> 01:03:14,541 Daddy and Faith that's featuring 112. 98 01:03:15,291 --> 01:03:17,625 Now all current events aside this 99 01:03:17,625 --> 01:03:18,958 emotional tribute to a 100 01:03:18,958 --> 01:03:20,500 notorious B.I.G. was a definitely 101 01:03:20,916 --> 01:03:23,875 90s song and it became a global hit and 102 01:03:23,875 --> 01:03:25,750 it dominated the radio airwaves. 103 01:03:26,000 --> 01:03:28,625 Now I know I played a lot of basketball 104 01:03:28,625 --> 01:03:30,000 pickup games with this 105 01:03:30,000 --> 01:03:31,208 song playing in the background 106 01:03:31,208 --> 01:03:32,375 out of some boombox. 107 01:03:33,208 --> 01:03:35,208 Well we are not going to be missing some 108 01:03:35,208 --> 01:03:36,375 self-improvement this Friday. 109 01:03:37,166 --> 01:03:39,333 We are making our way through Stephen R. 110 01:03:39,333 --> 01:03:40,875 Covey's "The 7 Habits of 111 01:03:40,875 --> 01:03:42,000 Highly Effective People" 112 01:03:42,708 --> 01:03:44,041 and we are still deep into 113 01:03:44,041 --> 01:03:46,333 habit 3 but first things first. 114 01:03:47,000 --> 01:03:48,708 Today we're focusing on the sub-chapter 115 01:03:48,708 --> 01:03:50,625 "The Quadrant 2 Tool". 116 01:03:51,166 --> 01:03:54,125 So Covey introduces the Quadrant 2 Tool 117 01:03:54,125 --> 01:03:56,083 as a practical way to 118 01:03:56,083 --> 01:03:58,083 manage time around priorities 119 01:03:58,500 --> 01:03:59,416 instead of problems. 120 01:04:00,000 --> 01:04:02,291 He argues that traditional time 121 01:04:02,291 --> 01:04:05,083 management tools like task lists or 122 01:04:05,083 --> 01:04:06,833 calendars they often 123 01:04:06,916 --> 01:04:09,166 emphasize urgency over importance. 124 01:04:09,750 --> 01:04:10,708 And the result of that? 125 01:04:11,000 --> 01:04:12,541 Well you stay busy but 126 01:04:12,541 --> 01:04:13,750 not always effective. 127 01:04:14,500 --> 01:04:17,375 So Quadrant 2 is where importance but not 128 01:04:17,375 --> 01:04:19,000 urgent activities live. 129 01:04:19,500 --> 01:04:21,458 This includes long-term planning, 130 01:04:22,166 --> 01:04:23,666 personal development, health, 131 01:04:24,375 --> 01:04:25,250 relationship building, 132 01:04:25,666 --> 01:04:26,666 and creative thinking. 133 01:04:27,333 --> 01:04:29,375 And Covey emphasizes that these are 134 01:04:29,375 --> 01:04:30,791 actions that provide the 135 01:04:30,791 --> 01:04:32,541 highest leverage in our lives. 136 01:04:32,875 --> 01:04:35,291 But they're also the easiest to neglect 137 01:04:35,291 --> 01:04:37,083 because no alarm bells are 138 01:04:37,083 --> 01:04:38,458 going off to get our attention 139 01:04:38,458 --> 01:04:39,000 for this. 140 01:04:39,541 --> 01:04:41,916 So to keep us grounded in what really 141 01:04:41,916 --> 01:04:44,041 matters, Covey introduces 142 01:04:44,041 --> 01:04:45,916 a weekly planning approach 143 01:04:46,291 --> 01:04:48,166 built around our mission statement and 144 01:04:48,166 --> 01:04:49,250 our key roles that we've 145 01:04:49,250 --> 01:04:50,083 talked about previously. 146 01:04:50,875 --> 01:04:53,500 So instead of letting these daily crises 147 01:04:53,500 --> 01:04:55,708 or random tasks drive 148 01:04:55,708 --> 01:04:57,791 our agenda, we begin by 149 01:04:57,791 --> 01:04:59,416 identifying what's most 150 01:04:59,416 --> 01:05:00,958 important in each role. 151 01:05:01,583 --> 01:05:05,875 So parent, friend, manager, partner, and 152 01:05:05,875 --> 01:05:08,041 then schedule time for those things. 153 01:05:08,875 --> 01:05:11,500 Covey says, "The key is not to prioritize 154 01:05:11,500 --> 01:05:12,083 what's on your 155 01:05:12,083 --> 01:05:13,750 schedule, but to schedule your 156 01:05:13,750 --> 01:05:14,375 priorities." 157 01:05:15,125 --> 01:05:16,500 And that's the essence 158 01:05:16,500 --> 01:05:18,166 of the Quadrant 2 tool. 159 01:05:18,875 --> 01:05:20,750 He also encourages flexibility. 160 01:05:21,500 --> 01:05:23,541 So life is going to throw us curve balls 161 01:05:23,541 --> 01:05:25,666 and you may need to adapt to these. 162 01:05:26,166 --> 01:05:29,250 But starting with the big ideas, the big 163 01:05:29,250 --> 01:05:30,791 ones, the most meaningful 164 01:05:30,791 --> 01:05:32,958 tasks, that ensures that 165 01:05:32,958 --> 01:05:34,500 we're not going to be ruled by the 166 01:05:34,500 --> 01:05:35,875 trivial little things. 167 01:05:36,916 --> 01:05:39,166 So this approach puts Habit 1 be 168 01:05:39,166 --> 01:05:40,666 proactive and Habit 2 169 01:05:40,666 --> 01:05:42,583 begin with the end in mind into 170 01:05:43,000 --> 01:05:44,625 action. Habit 1, as we remember, 171 01:05:44,625 --> 01:05:46,041 gives us the power to choose. 172 01:05:46,541 --> 01:05:48,500 Habit 2 helps us define what matters. 173 01:05:49,000 --> 01:05:51,708 So here again, Habit 3 is where those 174 01:05:51,708 --> 01:05:53,041 values get translated 175 01:05:53,041 --> 01:05:54,625 into time and action. 176 01:05:55,333 --> 01:05:57,208 And without the foundation of the first 177 01:05:57,208 --> 01:05:59,000 two habits, Habit 3 178 01:05:59,000 --> 01:06:00,958 becomes just another productivity 179 01:06:01,041 --> 01:06:01,458 hack. 180 01:06:02,000 --> 01:06:03,500 So here's the takeaway. 181 01:06:04,625 --> 01:06:06,500 Don't be a slave to the clock or to 182 01:06:06,500 --> 01:06:07,791 someone else's priorities. 183 01:06:08,541 --> 01:06:11,250 Use the Quadrant 2 tool to claim your 184 01:06:11,250 --> 01:06:13,500 time with intention and clarity. 185 01:06:14,083 --> 01:06:16,500 Make room for what actually builds the 186 01:06:16,500 --> 01:06:18,250 life you want before 187 01:06:18,250 --> 01:06:20,000 urgency shouts louder than 188 01:06:20,000 --> 01:06:20,375 purpose. 189 01:06:21,000 --> 01:06:23,333 And remember, life's not just about 190 01:06:23,333 --> 01:06:24,333 getting things done. 191 01:06:24,541 --> 01:06:26,291 It's about getting the right things done. 192 01:06:27,166 --> 01:06:29,291 Okay, so whether you're strutting around 193 01:06:29,291 --> 01:06:30,583 in flip-flops, sipping 194 01:06:30,583 --> 01:06:32,166 milkshakes, or just trying 195 01:06:32,208 --> 01:06:33,958 to keep your dog from attending the Zoom 196 01:06:33,958 --> 01:06:37,000 meeting today, just remember, prioritize 197 01:06:37,000 --> 01:06:38,666 what matters and let 198 01:06:38,666 --> 01:06:40,166 the noise just fall away. 199 01:06:40,875 --> 01:06:42,458 Hey, thanks again for strutting your day 200 01:06:42,458 --> 01:06:44,041 with us, spinning your feet with us. 201 01:06:44,250 --> 01:06:45,500 We'll catch you on the next episode. 202 01:06:45,666 --> 01:06:46,666 Have a great weekend. 203 01:06:47,166 --> 01:06:49,583 And as always, have a fantastic day. 204 01:06:51,166 --> 01:06:53,000 Don't forget to follow and subscribe to 205 01:06:53,000 --> 01:06:53,625 the Morning Serial 206 01:06:53,625 --> 01:06:55,750 Podcast on the One Life Live 207 01:06:55,750 --> 01:06:56,208 It channel. 208 01:06:56,750 --> 01:06:58,708 You can find more episodes and videos by 209 01:06:58,708 --> 01:06:59,458 visiting our YouTube 210 01:06:59,458 --> 01:07:01,625 channel and the website at Shawn 211 01:07:01,625 --> 01:07:04,291 English and at ShawnEnglish.com, where 212 01:07:04,291 --> 01:07:05,541 you can also follow our 213 01:07:05,541 --> 01:07:06,958 other podcasts, the Mr. 214 01:07:06,958 --> 01:07:07,833 and Mrs. English Podcast 215 01:07:07,833 --> 01:07:09,541 and the Life Happens Podcast. 216 01:07:10,333 --> 01:07:12,041 In these other podcasts, we'll dive 217 01:07:12,041 --> 01:07:13,416 deeper into everyday issues, 218 01:07:13,666 --> 01:07:14,375 self-improvement and 219 01:07:14,416 --> 01:07:16,958 well-being, business and finance, and we 220 01:07:16,958 --> 01:07:18,250 welcome special guests too. 221 01:07:18,708 --> 01:07:19,500 So join us. 222 01:07:19,500 --> 01:07:20,750 It will be a good time, I promise. 223 01:07:21,500 --> 01:07:22,375 Thanks again for listening. 224 01:07:22,541 --> 01:07:23,666 Have a fantastic day, 225 01:07:24,000 --> 01:07:24,666 and we'll see you tomorrow.