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Henry Lopez: 我将介绍一个强大的时间管理概念，叫做“大石头”。如果你总是很忙碌但没有取得有意义的进展，这个方法可能会有帮助。每周确定“大石头”能帮助你专注于最重要的事情。我们经常忙碌、疲惫，但没有在重要的事情上取得进展。作为小企业主，我们必须管理好时间，专注于每周完成最重要的任务。“大石头”的概念来自史蒂芬·柯维的著作。将时间分配到日程中，并保护好这些时间块。在分配的时间段内，你会处理需要深度思考和专注的大石头任务。“大石头”是能推动业务发展的重要事项。作为企业主，我需要专注于能带来最大价值的事情。如果我们把所有事情都塞进“罐子”里，就会发现时间不够用。应该首先把“大石头”放进代表一周总时间的“罐子”里。“大石头”应该是每周想要完成的2到5个最重要的任务。优先处理“大石头”，而不是按清单顺序或做容易的事情。如果不安排“大石头”，生活会被琐事填满。确定“大石头”的数量应限制在2到5个。如果有太多的“大石头”，需要重新安排优先级。计划“大石头”的时间可以在周日晚上或周一早上。如果你只是被动地等待每天发生的事情，那你就是在混乱中运作。如果你的业务环境总是混乱的，那可能是有问题的。取得成功的唯一途径是有条理、有计划地工作。“大石头”应该是在30分钟到2小时内可以完成的任务或项目。安排“大石头”，不要整理沙砾。关键不是优先考虑日程上的事情，而是安排你的优先事项。从每周抽出一个小时开始，专注于“大石头”。每周计划“大石头”，并执行。尊重时间块，关闭干扰，专注于“大石头”。

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This episode introduces the "Big Rocks" time management method to help small business owners shift from reactive to purposeful weekly planning. It emphasizes prioritizing what matters most, not just what's next on the list, to avoid feeling busy but unproductive. The method addresses the chaos many small business owners experience and prioritizes focusing time on what moves the business forward.
  • The Big Rocks method helps prioritize tasks to make meaningful progress.
  • Small business owners often feel busy but fail to move the needle on important tasks.
  • Prioritizing involves focusing on tasks that improve business profitability and revenue.

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Big Rocks - a prioritization and time management technique for small business owners. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/569-big-rocks/) If you’re always busy but still not making meaningful progress, this episode is for you. Henry Lopez introduces the “Big Rocks” method made famous by Stephen Covey, helping small business owners and entrepreneurs shift from reactive to purposeful weekly planning. This isn’t about doing more - it’s about doing what matters most.” “The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” - Steven Covey You’ll learn: What Big Rocks really are—and how they differ from to-do lists. How to define 2 to 5 meaningful tasks (Big Rocks) that will actually move your business forward each week. Common mistakes to avoid (like creating Big Rocks that are too vague or too big). How to integrate this method with time blocking for maximum impact on your small business. Simple tools and tips to build your weekly planning habit. Whether you’re managing a growing team or juggling solo responsibilities, this framework can help you reclaim focus and make consistent progress on what matters most. This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run, grow and exit your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com)