This document discusses Habit 3 of putting first things first. It identifies four types of people - procrastinators, prioritizers, yes-men, and slackers - and their relationship with time management. It advocates for planning as the key to effective time management. A time quadrant framework is presented for prioritizing tasks. Steps are outlined for planning efficiently, which include identifying primary tasks, allocating time for them, then scheduling other tasks. The importance of getting comfortable with planning routines is also stressed.