It's one thing to plan your business by putting the big rocks in first - but things happen. and you need to re-evaluate. You plan to blog first thing in the morning - but a good client wants to look at property, or has a relative in town to talk to, or wants you to come over to the house. Well, that's a bigger big rock.
Then there are your personal rocks. It may be an accident that happens or a health problem - that takes precedence. It may be the time to watch a child or grandchild perform in sports or theater or chess: that takes precedence. You have to ask - when I'm old or dead, which will matter?
And it may just be spending an hour of quiet time with your loved one(s) vs spending it at a computer. Again - which will matter later?
And the reality that when you look back, you'll regret more the things that you didn't do, than the ones you did.
So, yes, by all means, do your planning, and put the big rocks in first. Just be sure you have the flexibility to put the most important things in life ahead of your "planned" big rocks.
Happy New Year!
Sharon--Sounds like you know how to set priorities...Lots of big rocks came first for me today. Happy 2009! :)
Teri - glad you're getting your rocks straight, too! Happy 2009!
I tend to agree, especially the older I get. I have definately put my family first, before my career, and I don't think of that as a bad thing. There are so many other people I know who don't really even seem to want to be around their spouse, children, home, etc. They would much rather prefer working or doing something only they are interested in. I just don't get it?