That golf ball in the jar story is one we use a lot with the Youth at Church to talk about priorities. It's a great visual.
We use water instead of coffee (being LDS, ya know).
I've also seen it with the water put in first and then the big objects (like stones) added and the water overflows quickly. However by putting the rocks in first, then adding the water everything fits.
Steve Covey has some tremendous books to set help folks set priorities and goals. If I remember correctly "Sharpening the Saw" is about making sure that you maintain your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being so that your "tool" (which is yourself) stays sharp and able to do the work required.
Where are we going, and why am I in this handbasket?
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