Program Success Christian Reader September 2007 | Page 29
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Mr. Speaker Speaks
When Time Seem To
Just Fly Away
By Vincent T. Edwards
Blessed Enterprise, Inc.
Tallahassee, Florida
Tick Tock, Tick Tock goes the clock. Away, away, away go the
seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years - never to return
again. If time is so important, why do we waste so much time by being
nonproductive and counterproductive. I often hear people say “If I
only had more time!” The question is what are you doing with the time
you have? Do you use your time wisely? Successful people
understand the importance of efficient use of time and value their time.
Have you ever put a value to your time? What’s your time worth? $10,
$20, $75 or $100 per hour? When you place a value (dollar amount)
on your time you may begin to view it differently and it has the
tendency to become more meaningful.
In my opinion everyone should take an economics course, the
old supply and demand course. It was there that I learned
TANSTASFL (There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lunch) and the
concept of opportunity costs (the cost (benefit forgone) of selecting
one option over another). The opportunity costs should be strongly
considered when it comes to your choosing what you do with your
time. Every second costs something.
Vincent T. Edwards
Are you spending your time and energy on things that will
yield the greatest return? For instance, should you be working or
reading and forwarding all of the chain emails? Which provides the
greatest return and what benefits do you give up by selecting one over
the other? When it comes to time learn to make time for the important
things in your life whatever they may be… God, Family, Friends,
Personal/Professional Development.
Learn to stop wasting time, make every second count. Focus
on your priorities, learn to say no, track/monitor your time, learn to get
to the point when communicating, and best of all get organized. So
much time is lost looking for and trying to find things. Remember start
using your time wisely. The choices for the use of your time are many
and the consequences of those choices may impact you for a lifetime.
Value your time - Do It Now!
Vincent T. Edwards “Mr. Speaker” is an inspirational and motivational
speaker/radio talk show host. If you would like for Vincent T. Edwards
“Mr. Speaker” to speak at your next event (conference, convention,
special event etc.), contact him on the web at
www.blessedenterprise.com , by phone at 850.309.2999 or by email at
[email protected]
For I reckon that the
sufferings of this
present time are not
worthy to be compared
with the glory which
shall be revealed in us.
- Romans 8:18