What are the Big Rocks of Your Life ?
A high school science teacher takes a large-mouth jar and places several large rocks in it. He then asks the class, “Is it full “Unanimously, the class reply, “Yes!”The teacher then takes a bucket of gravel and pours it into the jar. The small rocks settle into the spaces between the big rocks. He then asks the class, “Is it full?”
This time there are some students holding back, but most reply, “Yes!” The teacher then produces a large can of sand and proceeds to pour it into the jar. The sand fills up the spaces between the gravel.
For the third time, the teacher asks, “Is it full? “Now most of the students are wary, they replied, “No!”
Smiling, the teacher brings out a pitcher of water and pours it into the jar. The water saturates the sand. At this point the teacher tells the class. The point of this demonstration is that unless you first place the big rocks into the jar, you are never going to get them in.”
Big Rocks
In both our business and personal lives, we have big rocks, gravel, sand and water. The natural tendency seems to favor the latter three elements, leaving little space for the big rocks. In an effort to respond to the urgent, the important is sometimes set aside.
We have to prioritize the big rocks over the small things – the gravel, the sand, and the water… or you will never have enough time for the important things.
What are the big rocks in your life?
A large project? Spending time with your family? Your health? Your finances? Your faith? Your personal development? Your dreams?
Make a list of your big rocks. Then make a plan to ensure that your big rocks are put first. Block out the time in your schedule for those activities. Amazingly, the other stuff still gets done.
Periodically reflect on how you are doing. Are you putting your big rocks first, or does gravel and sand and water dominate your life? When you are planning your month, your week or your day, and even when you are making specific decisions during the day, refer back to your list of big rocks. Then, put those in your jar first.
Finally – We can always take time for a Coffee task.
These are tasks which are so easy and simple, yet they have great value in our life. Building relationships, a cup of coffee with your best friend, sending a thank you card, visiting a sick person, helping someone live a better life. Small things in life that will make a big difference. In our lives, and lives of others.
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