A professor stood in front of the philosophy class and had some items in front of his desk.
Put 1st thing First
When the class began, without saying a word, he took an empty mayonnaise jar and began to fill with golf balls.
Then he said to his disciples, whether the jar was full. They agreed.
Then he took a box of coral stone and poured it into the jar. He shook lightly. Coral rocks in, fill the empty places between the golf balls.
Then he asked his disciples, whether the jar was full. They agreed that the jar was full.
Furthermore professor took a box of sand and spread into the jar … Of course, the sand was closing everything. Professor once again asked if the jar was full …. Paramurid unanimously said, “Yes” …
Professor and brewing two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. Paramurid laugh ….
“Now,” said the professor as the laughter subsided, “I want you to understand that this jar represents your life.”
“Golf balls are the important things – God, family, children, health, friends and companions”
“If all things lost and only they, his life is still full.”
“The stones of coral is everything else, like work, home and car.”
“Sand is anything else – things that are trivial.”
“When you first time enter into a jar of sand,” continued the professor, “So do not be left room for coral stones or for golf balls ..
The same thing will happen in your life.”
“If you spend energy on things that are trivial, you will not have room for things that are important to you.”
“So …”
“Give attention to things that are critical to your happiness.”
“Play with your children.”
“Take time for health checkups.”
“Invite your partner to go out to dinner”
“There’s always time to clean house and fix the furniture.”
“Pay attention to the first golf balls – things that really matter. Set your priorities. Just the last, take care of his sand.”
One student raised his hand and asked, “Coffee represents what?”
Professor smiled
“I’m glad you asked.”
“That’s to show you, even if your life was already so full, remain always available place for a cup of coffee with friends …”
