This lesson from Yale's Hunt course on job searching and career building with purpose addresses the tension between career ambitions and other life demands. Using the metaphor of 'big rocks,' the lecture guides students through clarifying and personalizing their core priorities so that a job search stays aligned with what matters most to them individually rather than following generic advice. The session builds on the course's earlier work identifying personal purpose, translating that reflection into a practical framework for evaluating job opportunities against a student's actual life priorities, including family, health, and other commitments alongside career goals.