“Time keeps on slippin’, slippin’, slippin’ into the future.” Steve Miller Band
“Lost time is never found again.” Benjamin Franklin
Time is a respecter of no person. Time is the great equalizer; as each day we receive it in equal amounts regardless of our race, religion, net worth, achievements, skills, abilities or attitude. Every day we are allotted the same amount of time as everyone else and no one can take it from us or use it for us. Time is ours alone to spend or invest. Ours alone to redeem or waste.
As Benjamin Franklin said, you can’t get back lost time and you never know how much you have left. All we have is this moment and it is our choice how we use. However, there are a thousand sirens calling to us every day to come spend our time with them. But, ultimately you have the ability to choose how you will use it each and every moment. Choose well, for time is the stuff life is made of.
Later in the course we will delve into how we can maximize the use of our time for what matters most. But, in the meantime it is important for you to take an accounting of how you use your time and to think about what you are getting in return. Walk away from the stuff that consumes your time with no return and take the time you save and invest it in the people and things you value most.
Time is the currency of life and you can’t take it with you. Have no regrets and leave none behind.
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” Abraham Lincoln
Based on your personal values, rate your current level of success based on where you are compared to where you want to be in regards to fulfilling your Purpose in life. (10 is the best) Go to your Notebook and record the Date and the appropriate question number and your answer to each question-
37. Purpose in life- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
38. Briefly define what fulfilling your Purpose looks like for you-
39. What are the greatest obstacles you have to overcome to achieve your Purpose?
40. What practical things can you do to overcome these obstacles?
41. What is the single most important thing you WILL DO to work towards achieving your Purpose?
“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” John F. Kennedy
