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The Christian Reader September 2007 29 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