# The Jar Glass Method

> A prioritization method that categorizes tasks by importance using the metaphor of filling a jar with rocks, pebbles, sand, and water. The core principle is to tackle the 'rocks' (big, important strategic items) first—if you fill the jar with sand and water first, there will be no room for the rocks.

- **URL:** https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix
- **Category:** Time Management Technique
- **Tags:** Prioritization, Visual, Metaphor Based
- **Updated:** 2026-04-04 22:53
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## Details

## Overview

The Jar Glass Method is a task categorization technique that uses the metaphor of filling a jar with different-sized elements to represent task importance. It teaches that you must prioritize big, important items before filling your time with smaller tasks.

## Task Categories

- **Rocks** - The big, important, strategic items that must be tackled first
- **Pebbles** - Medium-importance tasks that matter but aren't critical
- **Sand** - Smaller, routine tasks that fill in gaps
- **Water** - Trivial activities and distractions

## Core Principle

If you keep tackling small things (sand and water) and not the important strategic items (rocks), your jar will quickly fill up with no room left for the important work. Always handle the rocks first, then pebbles, then sand, and finally water.

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