The Big Rocks are the major things you want to get done this week. A report, launching a new website, going to the gym, spending time with your spouse and kids, achieving your dreams. These Big Rocks get pushed back from week to week because we never have time to do them. Plan your week ahead of time, placing your Big Rocks first.
Here’s how you do it (with the unavoidable list, of course!):
1. Make a list. At the beginning of the week — Sunday evening or Monday morning — write out the Big Rocks that you want to accomplish this week.
2. Keep it short. You don’t need to try to do 10 or more Big Rocks, especially not at first.
3. Place the Rocks. Look at your weekly schedule. Now take your Big Rocks, and put them in the schedule. Try to put them in a spot where you know you’ll get them done.
4. Leave space for the incoming pebbles. Every morning, look at your schedule and commit yourself to doing the Big Rock(s) for that day.
5. Do it early. If you can, place your Big Rocks first thing in the morning. Don’t schedule them for later in the day if possible.
6. Be Proud. When your week’s done, look back on it — if you got any (or all!) of the Big Rocks done, be proud of yourself and happy. It feels good!
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