Professor

quimby_joey · 2011-02-25T13:55:19+00:00

A professor stood before his Philosophy class and had some items in front >of him.When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and >empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. >He then asked the students if the jar was full.They agreed that it was.The >professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.He >shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the >golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full.They >agreed it was. >The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.Of >course, the sand filled up everything else.He asked once more if the jar >was full.The students responded with a unanimous "yes." >The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and >poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty >space between the sand. The students laughed. >"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to >recognize that this jar represents your life."The golf balls are the >important things - your God, family, your children, your health, your >friends, and your favorite passions - things that if everything else was >lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. >"The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, >and your car. >"The sand is everything else--the small stuff. >"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room >for the pebbles or the golf balls. >"The same goes for life. >"If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never >have room for the things that are important to you. >"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with >your children. >"Take time to get medical checkups. >"Take your partner out to dinner. >"There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. >"Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter."Set your >priorities. >"The rest is just sand." >One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee >represented. >The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. >"It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, >there's always room for a cup of coffee with a friend."

Thread starter quimby_joey
Start date Feb 25, 2011

quimby_joey

JamiiForums uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.

Accept Learn more…

Back

Top Bottom

Forums

New posts

Professor

quimby_joey

JF-Expert Member

Our Community

Regional Communities