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I know Ed....he his now the perfect master!
-----Original Message-----
From: KIMBOLEGSA@xxxxxxx <KIMBOLEGSA@xxxxxxx>
To: omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx <omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Saturday, July 25, 1998 7:01 AM
Subject: E.Toppel's Digest
>
>Those familiar with Edward Allen Toppel's book may like to know that he has
>recently begun his own Trader's Digest. This weekly digest features
questions
>from readers of the book, Zen in the Markets. Answers are provided by the
>book's author, Subscription is free. Questions submitted are answered at
the
>end of each week.
>
>A nice touch is that after each week's question/answer session, he usually
>includes a quote or some words of wisdom. Here's this week's 'Final
Thought'
>
>"The Big Rocks & The Jar"
>
>A high school science teacher wanted to demonstrate a concept to his
students.
>He takes a large-mouth jar and places several large rocks in it. He then
asks
>the class, "Is it full?" Unanimously, the class reply, Yes!"
>
>The teacher then takes a bucket of gravel and pours it into the jar. The
>small rocks settle into the spaces between the big rocks. He then asks the
>class, "Is it full?" This time there are some students holding back, but
>most reply, "Yes!"
>
>The teacher then produces a large can of sand and proceeds to pour it into
the
>jar. The sand fills up the spaces between the gravel. For the third time,
>the teacher asks, "Is it full?" Now most of the students are wary of
>answering, but again, many reply, "Yes!"
>
>Then the teacher brings out a pitcher of water and pours it into the jar.
The
>water saturates the sand. At this point the teacher asks the class, "What
is
>the point of this demonstration?"
>
>One bright young student raises his hand and then responds, "No matter how
>full one's schedule is in life, he can always squeeze in more things!"
>
>"No," replies the teacher, "The point is that unless you first place the
big
>rocks into the jar, you are never going to get them in. The big rocks are
the
>important things in your life -- your family, your friends, your personal
>growth. If you fill your life with small things -- as demonstrated by the
>gravel, the sand, and the water -- you will never have the time for the
>important things.
>
>So, what are the "Big Rocks" in your life? Spending time with your
children,
>your parents or your spouse? Taking the seminar or class to get the
>information and perspective you need to succeed? Making the time to set
>goals, plan or evaluate your progress? When you are hassled because there
is
>no time, remember the story about the Big Rocks and the Jar!
>
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