Big Rocks.

Big Rocks – a prioritization and time management technique for small business owners.

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.

Big Rocks – Q&A:

Q: What is the “Big Rocks” method and how can small business owners apply it?
A: The Big Rocks method, introduced by Stephen Covey, helps entrepreneurs prioritize the most important tasks each week. Instead of letting urgent, but low impact, tasks fill your time you define 2 to 5 key “Big Rocks” to complete – each tied to meaningful progress. By combining this with time blocking and regular weekly planning, small business owners can shift from reactive to strategic execution.