Time is more valuable than money.
This may seem to be a steep claim to some. Most people would equate the two. To most people, time is money. They are on equal ground.
I don’t think so. I believe time is more valuable. Why? Simply because it’s doled out to each of us with supreme equality – both limited in quantity and constant in it’s execution (all quantum physics aside).
Every last human being on this planet has a limited number of seconds in the day to accomplish what he or she wants. Likewise, each human has a limited number of seconds in his or her own life on this small planet. Each second that ticks by brings you closer to the inevitable exit from your body.
Scary thought? It’s not meant to be.
It’s meant to wake people up and help you see how important each moment of your life really is.
Each of us has a precious few moments in the day to make things right for ourselves. Whatever our decisions, goals, ambitions or dreams may be, every second you spend away from them is a second wasted.
Treat each moment you have, every second – all 86,400 you have each day, as a precious gift. Most of us aren’t awake to experience all 86,400 “markers of destiny”. Almost all of us get to experience two-thirds of them, if we are lucky. And this makes the message even more important.
Every single moment you have in your life – down the millisecond – is a miracle. But most people are dismissing this miracle on fruitless pursuits, e.g. television, drugs, over-socializing, entertainment, distractions and fear-based thinking.
What a waste of life. Your life is delegated to you in a manner to which you respond to it. How you treat your time is how life treats you. This isn’t philosophical pandering, it’s a very deep understanding that can aid you if you let it.
Take advantage of each moment, every last one. Value your time – successful living will follow.
Every moment is more precious than the world’s largest diamond. It is within these moments that you will find your real joy.
How to take charge of your time?
First, see how your time on this earth is limited. Do not give into the voice in your head that tells you “You have enough time… let’s just distract ourselves with TV or ______”.
That voice is sinister! Your time is limited! You must see this. Should you live to be 90, that age is closer than you realize, no matter where you may be in the timeline. How will you feel about the time you spent in the years past?
Second, realize that time breaks for nobody. It doesn’t make excuses, nor does it take prisoners. It will go on with or without your participation. It is somewhat merciless in this application.
You may not spend money, but you are ALWAYS spending time. It is inevitable. What you spend it on makes all the difference. Spend it on distractions and you suffer. Spend it on self-enrichment, you grow to enjoy time freedom.
Note that “time freedom” doesn’t mean you create more time, it means you get to experience more of the time that is available to you.
When people say “I need more time”, they are tricking themselves. There is no such thing as “more time” – there is only a freeing up of activities that prevent you from experiencing the time that is already there.
It may sound like you are doomed to the unforgiving ticks of time, but there is good news, too. You can “warp” time to your benefit. How do you do this?
Focus. Focus will “bend” time in your favor. When you focus your attention and energy into a single task, time will be your ally and a very good one. You will get more done within an hour than you could in 3 when you develop your focus, energy and drive.
When you develop focus, time becomes your ally. It immediately jumps on your side and will even bend itself to your advantage.
Delegate. Are there tasks you can hand to someone else? A web designer, customer service rep, administrative assistant?
Brainstorm. Allowing others to take care of the “busy-ness” of your day will make more time available to you.
Organize. Clutter are potholes on the road of time. Invest in cleanliness and organization. Do you have a dayplanner? A task list? Use them. Have a messy desk, boxes everywhere in your office? Clean it up! This has a subtle but pleasurable effect on your mind. A clean environment is a productive one.
It starts with your mindset however. You must become a clean person to enjoy more time. However, do not become fooled by “preparing to prepare.” This is wasting time.
Just remember to cultivate an orderly cleanliness. This will save you time looking for things when you need them among other time-freeing benefits.
These are just a few attributes to be mindful of as you learn to take advantage of your time. Look forward to part two.
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i used to only be able to work infront of the tv but now i cant do it. if the volume is down to almost 0 i find it tolerable but mostly i have to have it on mute. The flickering picture does not bother me tho – i quite like looking up every now and again and see a silence picture.
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I got time while hes got freedom
Ban political polls and focus groups. V bad for participation.
I think what India Gandhi was trying to say was.
Before his time, leadership was shown with strength.
The strongest ones ended up being the leaders, cause
they could fight. And now, Leadership is getting along with
people. Knowing and understanding the community and people
that you are leading. Don't fight, understand.
I hope this helps.
…Go for coffee is *not* granting a second chance at an interview, most know that going for lunch or coffee means that the person wants to *break the news to you easy/personal* that they are looking away from you. A company asking you to go for lunch or coffee is never a good thing. Never! When you’re pre-interview and pre-hire.
Like I said… how many MP’s did you get elected last time?? NONE, that reads “none”, “zero”, “nought”. Fourth Party?? Sorry, even George Galloway scored more than you racist whackjobs!!
RT Social Media Isn't Inexpensive, It's Different Expensive. (ready for social media time management?)
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Depends… for a non white any compromise and limitations required to further equality is worth it for us because we are still at a depressing level.
For whites, certainly, any increase in equality will mean less freedom for him.
Use a smaller aperture- larger F number if you have that option…. it'll give you a wider depth of field.
Sometimes it's good having the second person slightly out of focus though. Makes for a more interesting composition.
RT out the Pomodoro Technique for time management, using the focus booster app… maybe …
I was raised Hungarian Reformed Protestant (Lutheran). My wife and I were married in a Filipino / Roman Catholic wedding with Mass and “Candle, Cord & Veil”. After 10 years of marriage, I’m now attending RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) as my entry into the Roman Catholic Church. Reading stuff like this just depresses me, and there are many still within the church who either don’t want to discuss this or feel it’s a slander campaign against Catholics.
It always sounds like a good idea.. Until the girl starts to really like the guy…. Then she has to deal with him out with other women and feeling miserable about it. An open relationship is great, as long as it is truly open and honest. I would rather know the truth, no matter if it hurts.
Ever since Bush got into office, our freedoms have been slowly taken away.
Loving my last day of freedom. Having a lovely time. Pretending reports don't exist. What are reports? Hideous invention.
RT You can’t be a leader only some of the time. Animal pack leaders never waver from their leadership role, and neither should you!
RT if everyone who believed in freedom an truth boldly announced it their database would collapse.they cannot arrest everyone. time for courage
I can really only answer for UW-Madison since it's the only school that I am familiar with, but you should definitely take as many general anthropology and archaeology courses before you start with your focus on India and the Middle East. Some examples at UW-Madison are "Cultural Anthropology and Human Diversity," "Principles of Archaeology," and "The Origins of Civilization."
After you complete those general classes (which are normally required for completion of the major anyway), you can start with specialized classes. Some examples at Madison are "Anthropology of South Asia" and "Proseminar: History of Buddhism and Buddhist Social Institutions," but other specialized classes such as "Family, Kin and Community in Anthropological Perspective," "Ethnicity, Nations, and Nationalism," "Anthropological Approaches to Folklore," and "Political Anthropology" could really benefit you, especially if you plan on going to grad school, which is really the best option for someone who plans on actually using everything from their major in their future job.
Out of those two languages, I would still choose Hindi because, although it is spoken in some areas of northern India, Arabic is definitely a Middle Eastern language. I understand that you really want to study the Middle East, but if India is going to be your main area of focus, you should really stick with the predominant language of India.
I suggest going to the source website for UW-Madison and its course list. It's really helpful, and I hope I could help you a bit!
RT I should have loved freedom, I believe, at all times, but in the time in which we live I am ready to worship it. – Alexis de Tocqueville
These are great ideas! I’m going to encourage everyone on my team to watch this video.
Even Rocket Scientists had time problems!
NOT HARDLY
Last day of freedom tomorrow. What should I do? Use my time wisely and do the things that need doing, or pop through to Edinburgh?
I have quiet time, for just me!! every day. Either on my lunch break, or when i get home (before i get out of the car!). I try to review the month on Sundays, and then take it day to day.