1 01:00:01,250 --> 01:00:04,125 Good morning and 2 01:00:04,125 --> 01:00:05,958 welcome to Morning Serial. 3 01:00:11,791 --> 01:00:13,416 Okay, good morning and welcome to 4 01:00:13,416 --> 01:00:15,500 Wednesday. It's hot, it's 5 01:00:15,500 --> 01:00:17,541 midweek, and it's backyard 6 01:00:17,583 --> 01:00:20,000 safety check day, which is your annual 7 01:00:20,000 --> 01:00:21,083 excuse to poke around 8 01:00:21,083 --> 01:00:22,666 your backyard or front yard 9 01:00:22,958 --> 01:00:24,541 pretending you're on a home improvement 10 01:00:24,541 --> 01:00:26,083 show, right? But just 11 01:00:26,083 --> 01:00:27,541 ignore those spots where those 12 01:00:27,541 --> 01:00:29,750 creepy crawlies usually hide out. Save 13 01:00:29,750 --> 01:00:30,583 that for the professionals. 14 01:00:31,416 --> 01:00:34,291 Today is also National Camp Counts Day, 15 01:00:34,291 --> 01:00:35,208 which is a good reminder 16 01:00:35,208 --> 01:00:36,541 that summer camps are more 17 01:00:36,541 --> 01:00:39,000 than just s'mores and bug spray. They 18 01:00:39,000 --> 01:00:40,208 actually help kids grow 19 01:00:40,208 --> 01:00:41,875 socially, emotionally, and 20 01:00:41,875 --> 01:00:44,583 independently. And if you went to camps 21 01:00:44,583 --> 01:00:46,041 back in the 80s like I 22 01:00:46,041 --> 01:00:47,583 did, you'd probably remember 23 01:00:47,583 --> 01:00:49,208 the kid who jumped in the lake and they 24 01:00:49,208 --> 01:00:50,208 came out covered with 25 01:00:50,208 --> 01:00:51,708 leeches. That was a fun day. 26 01:00:52,000 --> 01:00:53,791 Well, maybe not for that person. And 27 01:00:53,791 --> 01:00:54,958 finally, it's National 28 01:00:54,958 --> 01:00:56,583 Day of Joy because sometimes 29 01:00:56,958 --> 01:00:59,125 a nicely scheduled moment of joy can mean 30 01:00:59,125 --> 01:01:00,208 a lot. You know, it 31 01:01:00,208 --> 01:01:01,416 reminds me of how it felt 32 01:01:01,416 --> 01:01:04,625 back in 1995 when you just found your VHS 33 01:01:04,625 --> 01:01:06,000 was in stock at 34 01:01:06,000 --> 01:01:07,625 Blockbuster. In fact, they 35 01:01:07,625 --> 01:01:09,958 were three deep. If you know, you know. 36 01:01:10,666 --> 01:01:12,291 Well, now here's a quote 37 01:01:12,291 --> 01:01:13,416 that'll give your midweek 38 01:01:13,458 --> 01:01:16,041 mindset a healthy boost. And it's from 39 01:01:16,041 --> 01:01:18,000 comedian Ricky Gervais, 40 01:01:18,000 --> 01:01:19,708 who once said, "If you can 41 01:01:19,708 --> 01:01:22,208 laugh in the face of adversity, you're 42 01:01:22,208 --> 01:01:25,666 bulletproof." And Gervais is a master of 43 01:01:25,666 --> 01:01:26,250 saying uncomfortable 44 01:01:26,416 --> 01:01:28,708 things with brutal humor. But there's a 45 01:01:28,708 --> 01:01:29,875 great lesson in that, 46 01:01:29,875 --> 01:01:31,333 right? Life doesn't always 47 01:01:31,333 --> 01:01:33,791 play fair, but if you can laugh at it, 48 01:01:34,041 --> 01:01:35,416 you don't lose your power. 49 01:01:35,916 --> 01:01:38,125 So smile today, especially 50 01:01:38,333 --> 01:01:40,916 when it's least convenient. Well, today's 51 01:01:40,916 --> 01:01:41,541 news facts and 52 01:01:41,541 --> 01:01:43,750 birthdays are for June 25th. 53 01:01:43,750 --> 01:01:45,833 And we're going to start back in 1876. 54 01:01:46,375 --> 01:01:46,958 That's when on this 55 01:01:46,958 --> 01:01:48,708 date, the infamous Battle of 56 01:01:48,708 --> 01:01:50,833 Little Bighorn took place. And that's 57 01:01:50,833 --> 01:01:51,875 when General Custer, he 58 01:01:51,875 --> 01:01:53,958 met his last stand. Well, 59 01:01:54,083 --> 01:01:56,375 in 1947 on this date, the Diary of Anne 60 01:01:56,375 --> 01:01:57,333 Frank was published, 61 01:01:57,666 --> 01:01:58,916 giving the world a timeless, 62 01:01:59,125 --> 01:02:00,583 powerful window into courage and 63 01:02:00,583 --> 01:02:02,833 humanity. Then in 1967, 64 01:02:03,458 --> 01:02:04,583 the Beatles, they performed 65 01:02:04,750 --> 01:02:07,541 All You Need Is Love live on the first 66 01:02:07,541 --> 01:02:10,416 worldwide satellite broadcast. Then 67 01:02:10,416 --> 01:02:11,666 skipping up to 1993, 68 01:02:12,208 --> 01:02:13,791 here's a classic that we all remember, 69 01:02:14,041 --> 01:02:15,333 the movie Sleepless in 70 01:02:15,333 --> 01:02:16,666 Seattle. Well, it premiered 71 01:02:17,375 --> 01:02:19,583 and it revived that romantic comedy, 72 01:02:19,833 --> 01:02:21,083 making everybody cry 73 01:02:21,083 --> 01:02:22,833 into their popcorn. Then on 74 01:02:22,833 --> 01:02:24,583 this date in 1997, you might remember 75 01:02:24,583 --> 01:02:25,791 this as well. That's when 76 01:02:25,791 --> 01:02:27,583 an unmanned Russian cargo 77 01:02:27,583 --> 01:02:29,625 ship, well, it crashed into the Mir space 78 01:02:29,625 --> 01:02:32,041 station. And lastly, 79 01:02:32,041 --> 01:02:33,458 this was a sad day for 80 01:02:33,458 --> 01:02:36,541 music because on this day, back in 2009, 81 01:02:37,166 --> 01:02:38,625 Michael Jackson passed away 82 01:02:38,625 --> 01:02:40,375 at the age of 50, stunning 83 01:02:40,375 --> 01:02:42,458 the world. And this is one of those 84 01:02:42,458 --> 01:02:43,916 events that I remember where 85 01:02:43,916 --> 01:02:45,750 I was when I heard the news. I 86 01:02:45,750 --> 01:02:47,833 was in downtown Chicago at work. Where 87 01:02:47,833 --> 01:02:49,666 were you? All right. Well, 88 01:02:50,125 --> 01:02:51,958 happy birthday to you if today is 89 01:02:52,000 --> 01:02:53,875 your birthday. You share a birthday with 90 01:02:53,875 --> 01:02:55,666 Dikembe Mutombo, right? You 91 01:02:55,666 --> 01:02:57,166 remember him? NBA Hall of Famer 92 01:02:57,166 --> 01:02:59,541 and shot blocking legend with a finger 93 01:02:59,541 --> 01:03:00,875 wag that deserves its own 94 01:03:00,875 --> 01:03:03,625 statue. He's 58 today. Carly 95 01:03:03,666 --> 01:03:06,416 Simon, she's 79 today. She's the singer 96 01:03:06,416 --> 01:03:08,333 songwriter and owner of one 97 01:03:08,333 --> 01:03:10,041 of those most confidently vague 98 01:03:10,041 --> 01:03:12,916 songs in history, You're So Vain. And 99 01:03:12,916 --> 01:03:14,041 lastly, one of my 100 01:03:14,041 --> 01:03:15,958 favorites, the late George Michael, 101 01:03:16,041 --> 01:03:18,541 he was also born on this date in 1963. 102 01:03:19,333 --> 01:03:20,666 The pop icon and voice 103 01:03:20,666 --> 01:03:22,583 behind great songs like Faith and 104 01:03:22,583 --> 01:03:24,750 Careless Whisper, he would have been 61. 105 01:03:25,833 --> 01:03:27,416 Well, the number one song on this date 106 01:03:27,416 --> 01:03:29,375 back in 2001 was You 107 01:03:29,375 --> 01:03:32,791 Remind Me by Usher. Now this track marked 108 01:03:32,791 --> 01:03:34,166 Usher's return to chart 109 01:03:34,166 --> 01:03:37,041 domination in the early 2000 and it 110 01:03:37,125 --> 01:03:39,208 earned him a Grammy for best male R&B 111 01:03:39,208 --> 01:03:40,750 vocal performance. Well, 112 01:03:40,750 --> 01:03:42,041 the song's hook about not 113 01:03:42,208 --> 01:03:44,291 dating someone who reminds him of an ex. 114 01:03:44,666 --> 01:03:46,000 Well, it was relatable and 115 01:03:46,000 --> 01:03:47,500 it was catchy. And if you 116 01:03:47,500 --> 01:03:49,583 remember the video even featured Chili 117 01:03:49,583 --> 01:03:52,333 from TLC, which only added fuel to the 118 01:03:52,333 --> 01:03:53,208 dating rumor mill at 119 01:03:53,208 --> 01:03:55,625 the time. Well, for many of us, You 120 01:03:55,625 --> 01:03:57,666 Remind Me wasn't just a number one song. 121 01:03:57,666 --> 01:03:58,500 It was the soundtrack 122 01:03:58,500 --> 01:04:01,666 to Summer Fling's, Nokia ringtones and 123 01:04:01,666 --> 01:04:03,458 long drives with the windows down and 124 01:04:03,458 --> 01:04:05,000 that volume up. Well, 125 01:04:05,291 --> 01:04:07,083 speaking of catchy hooks and timeless 126 01:04:07,083 --> 01:04:09,333 verses, let's pivot here from Usher's 127 01:04:09,333 --> 01:04:10,791 chart topping wisdom to 128 01:04:10,791 --> 01:04:12,791 something equally enduring, life 129 01:04:12,791 --> 01:04:13,916 management strategies that 130 01:04:13,916 --> 01:04:15,083 won't go out of style with your 131 01:04:15,083 --> 01:04:17,333 playlist. Now we're continuing our deep 132 01:04:17,333 --> 01:04:18,291 dive into Stephen R. 133 01:04:18,291 --> 01:04:19,708 Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly 134 01:04:19,708 --> 01:04:22,250 Effective People and today's focus is on 135 01:04:22,250 --> 01:04:24,000 the sub chapter, Advances 136 01:04:24,000 --> 01:04:25,916 of the Fourth Generation from 137 01:04:25,916 --> 01:04:27,708 habit three, which is put first things 138 01:04:27,708 --> 01:04:30,625 first. Now in this section, Covey 139 01:04:30,625 --> 01:04:32,125 outlines the evolution of 140 01:04:32,250 --> 01:04:34,583 time management thinking across those 141 01:04:34,583 --> 01:04:36,291 four generations, but 142 01:04:36,291 --> 01:04:37,500 it's that fourth generation 143 01:04:37,916 --> 01:04:40,083 that holds the key to sustainable 144 01:04:40,083 --> 01:04:42,666 effectiveness. Okay. So according to 145 01:04:42,666 --> 01:04:44,000 Covey, traditional time 146 01:04:44,000 --> 01:04:46,166 management tools, they often focused on 147 01:04:46,166 --> 01:04:49,041 tasks and schedules, but the fourth 148 01:04:49,041 --> 01:04:50,625 generation, it shifts 149 01:04:50,625 --> 01:04:53,541 that focus towards people, priorities and 150 01:04:53,541 --> 01:04:55,291 principles. So Covey 151 01:04:55,291 --> 01:04:56,291 breaks this new approach 152 01:04:56,416 --> 01:04:59,583 down into five key advances. First 153 01:04:59,583 --> 01:05:01,583 balance. Covey says, quote, 154 01:05:01,916 --> 01:05:03,333 the first generation of time 155 01:05:03,375 --> 01:05:05,333 management is based on notes and 156 01:05:05,333 --> 01:05:07,875 checklists. The fourth generation is 157 01:05:07,875 --> 01:05:09,583 based on preserving and 158 01:05:09,583 --> 01:05:11,791 enhancing relationships and on 159 01:05:11,791 --> 01:05:14,750 accomplishing results. End quote. So the 160 01:05:14,750 --> 01:05:15,583 fourth generation is 161 01:05:15,583 --> 01:05:17,625 about maintaining balance across those 162 01:05:17,625 --> 01:05:19,708 roles, right? Parent role, 163 01:05:19,708 --> 01:05:22,000 employee, friend, so that one 164 01:05:22,000 --> 01:05:24,083 part of your life doesn't devour the 165 01:05:24,083 --> 01:05:26,916 rest. Okay. Here's number two, focus on 166 01:05:26,916 --> 01:05:28,750 important, not urgent. 167 01:05:29,458 --> 01:05:31,833 So Covey emphasizes planning based on 168 01:05:31,833 --> 01:05:33,208 importance rather than 169 01:05:33,208 --> 01:05:36,291 urgency, moving us out of crisis mode 170 01:05:36,416 --> 01:05:39,166 and into intentional living. And as Covey 171 01:05:39,166 --> 01:05:40,458 puts it, quote, effective 172 01:05:40,458 --> 01:05:42,708 people stay out of quadrants 173 01:05:42,708 --> 01:05:45,333 three and four because urgent things are 174 01:05:45,333 --> 01:05:46,958 not always important. End 175 01:05:46,958 --> 01:05:48,666 quote. Here's number three, 176 01:05:49,083 --> 01:05:51,666 planning weekly. Instead of daily task 177 01:05:51,666 --> 01:05:54,291 lists, Covey suggests weekly planning, 178 01:05:54,291 --> 01:05:55,583 okay, which provides 179 01:05:55,625 --> 01:05:57,875 flexibility while keeping long-term 180 01:05:57,875 --> 01:06:00,125 priorities in focus. So, week 181 01:06:00,125 --> 01:06:02,166 in planning lets you step back, 182 01:06:02,250 --> 01:06:04,416 zoom out a little bit and live more 183 01:06:04,416 --> 01:06:06,791 strategically. Okay. Here's number four, 184 01:06:07,250 --> 01:06:08,583 a people dimension Covey 185 01:06:08,583 --> 01:06:10,708 reminds us that effectiveness isn't just 186 01:06:10,708 --> 01:06:12,333 about managing things. It's 187 01:06:12,333 --> 01:06:13,833 about working with people. 188 01:06:14,166 --> 01:06:15,875 Covey says, quote, you simply can't think 189 01:06:15,875 --> 01:06:17,541 efficiency with people. 190 01:06:18,041 --> 01:06:19,041 You think effectiveness, 191 01:06:19,250 --> 01:06:21,166 end quote. Relationships can't be 192 01:06:21,166 --> 01:06:23,000 scheduled like meetings. They require 193 01:06:23,000 --> 01:06:24,500 presence, patience and 194 01:06:24,541 --> 01:06:26,458 principle. All right. Here's the last 195 01:06:26,458 --> 01:06:28,833 one. Number five, flexibility and 196 01:06:28,833 --> 01:06:30,375 portability. The fourth 197 01:06:30,375 --> 01:06:33,291 generation system is adaptable. It's less 198 01:06:33,291 --> 01:06:34,333 about rigid structure 199 01:06:34,333 --> 01:06:35,583 and more about maintaining 200 01:06:35,583 --> 01:06:37,750 alignment with your mission, no matter 201 01:06:37,750 --> 01:06:39,750 where or how life shows up. 202 01:06:40,041 --> 01:06:41,666 So whether you're at your desk 203 01:06:41,666 --> 01:06:44,416 or in the carpool lane, your values stay 204 01:06:44,416 --> 01:06:45,875 with you. Okay. So here's 205 01:06:45,875 --> 01:06:47,166 your takeaway. The fourth 206 01:06:47,166 --> 01:06:49,208 generation of time management isn't about 207 01:06:49,208 --> 01:06:50,500 squeezing more into your 208 01:06:50,500 --> 01:06:51,833 day. It's about living your 209 01:06:51,875 --> 01:06:54,375 priorities with purpose by focusing on 210 01:06:54,375 --> 01:06:56,875 roles, people and long-term results 211 01:06:56,875 --> 01:06:57,875 instead of short-term 212 01:06:57,916 --> 01:07:00,708 fires. You don't just manage your time. 213 01:07:01,166 --> 01:07:04,000 You start leading your life. Okay. So 214 01:07:04,000 --> 01:07:05,333 whether you're checking 215 01:07:05,333 --> 01:07:07,333 your backyard for hazards today or 216 01:07:07,333 --> 01:07:09,541 chasing little moments of joy like a kid 217 01:07:09,541 --> 01:07:11,000 at summer camp, hey, 218 01:07:11,291 --> 01:07:14,000 remember this, adversity might knock. It 219 01:07:14,000 --> 01:07:15,750 usually does, but laughter 220 01:07:15,750 --> 01:07:17,750 and purpose answer louder. 221 01:07:18,416 --> 01:07:19,916 Thanks for tuning into Morning Serial 222 01:07:19,916 --> 01:07:20,875 this morning. We'll be 223 01:07:20,875 --> 01:07:22,125 back here tomorrow with more 224 01:07:22,125 --> 01:07:24,583 nostalgia, inspiration and maybe a few 225 01:07:24,583 --> 01:07:25,958 tasty metaphorical 226 01:07:25,958 --> 01:07:27,250 marshmallows for your midweek 227 01:07:27,250 --> 01:07:29,708 s'mores. I don't know. Until then, stay 228 01:07:29,708 --> 01:07:31,125 safe, find some joy 229 01:07:31,125 --> 01:07:33,000 and have a fantastic day. 230 01:07:47,791 --> 01:07:50,125 Also follow our other podcasts, the Mr. 231 01:07:50,125 --> 01:07:51,166 and Mrs. English podcast 232 01:07:51,166 --> 01:07:52,750 and the Life Happens podcast. 233 01:07:53,541 --> 01:07:55,250 In these other podcasts, we'll dive 234 01:07:55,250 --> 01:07:56,625 deeper into everyday issues, 235 01:07:56,916 --> 01:07:58,041 self-improvement and wellbeing, 236 01:07:58,416 --> 01:08:00,416 business and finance, and we welcome 237 01:08:00,416 --> 01:08:02,000 special guests too. So 238 01:08:02,000 --> 01:08:03,708 join us. It'll be a good time. 239 01:08:03,708 --> 01:08:05,583 I promise. Thanks again for listening. 240 01:08:05,791 --> 01:08:07,375 Have a fantastic day and 241 01:08:07,375 --> 01:08:07,875 we'll see you tomorrow.