86,400 seconds
By Ken Ingram
In business we have many valuable resources. Some that are used extremely well and others that are poorly used. How we use our time is one of the most misused resource of all time. Imagine for a moment that your bank account was credited with $86.400 per day and at the end of the day what ever you have not used disappears. The next day the same thing happens. Brings to mind ground hog day where everyday the same thing gets repeated. Well would it surprise you to know each and everyone of us has such a bank and the bank is called time. Every 24hours we receive 86,400 seconds and at the end of the day what ever we have not used disappears never to return. I would encourage you to reflect on what you can do to become happier and more satisfied. What can you do to make better use of this most precious resource? To help you direct your thoughts here are a few tips to consider on your way to the bank of time to make your deposit.
1. Develop greater self-knowledge. Learn what makes you tick and what your unique and greatest talents are. When we know ourselves we can use our talents in ways that will bring us more of what we want in our lives.
2. Find a need in your life where you can contribute your unique talents. This can be in your work and personal life. When we use our talents to fill a need we have a greater sense of purpose and self-importance because we are contributing to something worthwhile.
3. Develop self-discipline. Setting and accomplishing goals motivates us to face new challenges and grow further, but it takes discipline to do the small things needed to achieve what we want.
4. Take the time to enjoy and appreciate what you already have. We live in a world of what's next, always being prodded to seek out the next greatest gadget, relationship etc. New is not always better if we cannot learn to enjoy what we already have.
5. Be passionate! Passion for what you do and for living is inspiring and contagious. Make it a point to live each day with passion. If you cannot, question why and make the changes so you can. The power of choice is one of our greatest gifts. Use it!
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Ken, you hit the nail right on the head with your 5 tips! These are points I make to clients over and over again. They are down to earth and common sense. Yet people seem to overlook them. I think many people are blinded by the lure of fame and fortune and are looking for flashy or instantaneous solutions. As you well know, it really boils down to what you do with your day! Well put Ken.
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