Pearls of Wisdom - Time is Precious

Dear All

I've learnt some precious pearls of wisdom today. These are extracted from the book "First Thing Every Morning".

Here are six terrific truths about time:

First: Nobody can manage time. But you can manage those things that take up your time.

Second: Time is expensive. As a matter of fact, 80 percent of our day is spent on those things or those people that only bring us two percent of our results.

Third: Time is perishable. It cannot be saved for later use.

Fourth: Time is measurable. Everybody has the same amount of time...pauper or king. It is not how much time you have; it is how much you use.

Fifth: Time is irreplaceable. We never make back time once it is gone.

Sixth: Time is a priority. You have enough time for anything in the world, so long as it ranks high enough among your priorities.


Wow, if only I can put to practise truths 1 & 6, especially number 6, and I believe the rest would fall into place. And next thing is to do so consistently, everyday, as  everyone has the same amount of time each day.


With the 2 girls being so bogged down with homework and study, must share this with them. The challenge is how to prioritise our activities and still attend to the nitty gritty ones that take up our time but still must be done eventually, though it's not the top priority (i.e. truth number 2).


Something to think about.


Love Theresa