Ages ago, Benjamin Franklin coined the term "time is money". Today, many of us use it loosely to describe a plethora of things that we consider a "waste of time". So I thought about how this statement can relate to my personal life & surely yours as well. For those who work, the phrase signifies the very essence of your paychecks. For those who don't work, time still is money because of the opportunity cost involved. Economists suggest that not earning money as time passes, does not negate the potential time has to produce revenue. So basically while someone is spending time gossiping or searching through Facebook, the opportunity cost could be studying, reading, working, etc.
I wish to draw your attention to the importance of knowing what you actually do with your time. There are daily activities that are necessary for our normal functioning. There are also others that are simple distractions that hinder our normal functioning and impede our progress. I cannot stress how imperative it is to spend your time productively. Time remains a precious commodity that should not be taken for granted because it ultimately determines your life.
To be successful, you must become selective as to what you give your time and attention to. You have to know what thoughts to ignore,what comments to ignore, and even what people to ignore.
Every battle that comes across our path is not meant to be fought; instead spend more time developing your gifts and talents.
Remember do not live to please others, because not everyone will celebrate you.
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