Sharpen the Saw

Stephen R. Covey told a famous story:

Two lumberjacks challenged each other to see how many trees they could cut down in a single day. One lumberjack started right off, while the other spent 45 minutes sharpening his saw.  The first lumberjack mocked the second, felling tree after tree. But as time went on, the first lumberjack fell to fatigue from the extra work of using a dull blade, quitting early in the afternoon. The second lumberjack continued his work until evening and claimed the victory. His sharpened saw had enhanced his natural capabilities.

In your life, you have various physical, mental, social/emotional, and spiritual needs. Listing ideas for personal enrichment in these areas on a Compass Card® can help you remember to include these essential activities in your daily plans.