Time is priceless
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Our time is limited. Let’s make the most of it
Steve Jobs delivered a speech at Stanford in 2005, and his third story is related to death.
“When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: “If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you’ll most certainly be right.” It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.”
—Steve Jobs
Let’s try keeping that in mind, so we can focus on what is important to us.
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Memento Mori
Memento Mori, meaning “Remember that you will die” in Latin, is a concept rooted in antiquity.
By acknowledging our eventual death, we can gain perspective on the events of our lives. This awareness may shift our priorities and influence how we view society.
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Focus on quality learning
Our time is limited, so we must eventually make decisions about what to learn and how to learn it. With an almost infinite amount of information available worldwide, yet only so much time in our lives, it’s crucial to focus on what truly matters.
We offer key principles here that are essential for anyone unsure where to begin.
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Prioritize quality over quantity
It takes time to get in better shape. Unfortunately, there’s no secret formula that delivers results without effort.
With this in mind, we should prioritize quality training sessions over sheer quantity. Focusing on effective, high-quality practice will yield better results in less time.
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Prioritize healthy relationships
While our ultimate goal may be to contribute to a better future for all of humanity, we must acknowledge that, on a personal level, we don’t have the time to invest in every individual who crosses our path.
As we begin to focus on personal development, it’s crucial to prioritize relationships that support our growth, as emphasized in One Daily Tale.
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Nurture healthy habits
Our days are largely shaped by our habits. Without much thought, we follow routines that, over time, come to define us. We spend a significant portion of our lives performing these automatic actions.
Making these changes will require time and a bit of willpower, so the sooner you start, the better.
It is essential to :
- Eliminate bad habits
- Adjust habits that may not be the most effective for us
- Create new, healthy habits as needed