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  1. Mar 29, 2022 · Rocks, Pebble, Sand, and Water. A University professor wanted to illustrate how each of us can better prioritize and manage our time. He brought several items with him to class – a jar, rocks, pebbles, sand, and a glass of water.

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    This story appears in many forms, some incorporate the fourth element – water, and some don’t. However, its original source is unknown. So consider the story to be a metaphor instead of an actual person who said the following: There once was a philosophy professor who was giving a lecture. In front of him, he had a big glass jar, a pile of rocks, a...

    The jar represents your life. The rocks represent the most important things that have real value – your health, your family, your partner. Those things that if everything else (the pebbles and the sand) was lost and only they remained, your life would still have meaning. The pebbles represent the things in your life that matter, but that you could ...

    Make room for what’s important. Take care of the rocks first – the things that really matter and are critical to your long-term wellbeing and happiness. If you deal with the big issues first by putting the rocks in the jar first, the small issues can still fall into place. However, the reverse is not true. 1. Identify the important things in life (...

  2. Aug 7, 2013 · Rocks, Pebbles, Sand: A Story-bite about the Important Things in Life. A teacher walks into a classroom and sets a glass jar on the table. He silently places 2-inch rocks in the jar until no more can fit. He asks the class if the jar is full and they agree it is.

  3. Sep 26, 2017 · A parable is nothing more than a short allegorical story that demonstrates a truth or lesson in a manner that enhances understanding and comprehension. Steven Covey in his classic book, First Things First, shares a parable on prioritization that spawned the widely used term “big rocks.”

  4. Feb 6, 2017 · While I was trying to find the original story, I stumbled over many articles and videos using the same or similar metaphor. The titles varied from ‘Jar of Life’, ‘Big Rocks of Life’, ‘Priorities and a Jar’, ‘Rocks, Pebbles and Sand’, ‘Golf Balls, a Mayonnaise Jar and Coffee’, etc. The message was the same.

  5. Jul 31, 2023 · In this captivating tale, the teacher uses rocks, pebbles, and sand as metaphors for the elements that fill our lives. As you explore the symbolism behind each component, you'll gain a deeper ...

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  7. Apr 3, 2019 · “The jar represents the amount of time you have in any given week. The rocks — large and small — and the sand, represent the tasks you need to complete. The size of the objects represent...

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