As the year comes to a close, we find ourselves in the unique position of both looking back on the year previous and looking ahead at the year to come. Evaluating successes and failures, while anticipating and planning for the road ahead. This is the stretch of time in which we are tasked with creating our Big Rock SMART Initiatives, and I thought it would be a good moment to have a refresher on the whole idea of Big Rocks.
It really is very simple: If life is a jar to be filled, make sure you prioritize the big rocks before you make room for the pebbles and sand. Give time and energy to the things that truly matter, before the distractions and diversions of life crowd them out. This metaphor certainly applies to our personal lives, but is equally valid when considering what we will prioritize at work.
Stephen Covey has some great things to say about Big Rocks:
Do you ever get bogged down in the thick of thin things?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLGeEjUpCxY
As you prepare to fill out your 2014 SMART Initiatives, keep these simple ideas in mind.
You can click here to access the 2014 SMART Initiative form.
Every season of life presents the “Big Rock” focus opportunity. We never arrive at a balance in life it seems but we must adjust to keep good rhythm. This is not just a work related planning process but rather a whole life approach.