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A Short Story About Priorities & A Jar

A Short Story About Priorities & A Jar

Struggling to prioritise? Read this lesson in happiness.

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Lily Silverton
Apr 18, 2023
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A philosophy professor stood before his class at the beginning of their first lesson of term.

Without speaking, he picked up a very large, empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full.

They unanimously agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of …

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