Earn Your Time

T. Mohan Chandra

Aviation Consultant & Advisor

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Concise by: Harinath

The most PRECIOUS resource and the CURRENCY of Life

Introduction:

Time: it's the ultimate currency! We all get the same 24 hours, but are you truly making them count? Get ready to discover how to seize each moment, boost your productivity, and create a life that's bursting with purpose and community spirit!

Key Concepts & Actionable Steps:

• Unleash the Power of Time: Stop letting time slip through your fingers! Recognizing its value is the first step to living a life of impact.

  
  

• Master the Art of Prioritization:

  • Spotlight Your Superpowers: What activities make you shine? Focus on those first and watch your impact soar!

    
    

  • The ABCDE Game Plan: Turn your to-do list into a strategic game! Here's how:

    • A – Action - Must-Do: These are your non-negotiables! High-impact tasks with serious consequences if ignored.

    • B—Back up - Should-Do: These are important but not urgent. Tackle them after your "A" tasks are conquered.

    • C – Cancel - Nice-To-Do: Fun, but ultimately inconsequential. Limit these to avoid derailing your progress.

    • D - Delegate: Free yourself up by passing these tasks to others of a similar standard and trust. A stepping stone for extraordinary wealth.

    • E – Eliminate -To save Energy and time: Cut these time-wasters loose!

    • F-Free yourself from old memories/ Experiences. Apply without fail – “Forgive and Forge” attitude practice.

      
      

  • Banish Time Vampires: The Power of "NO": Channel your inner Nancy Reagan and "Just say no!" to anything that doesn't align with your values. Remember, "No" is your secret weapon for time mastery.

    
    

• Supercharge Your Time Management:

  • Laser Focus: Single-Tasking: Dive deep into one task at a time and unlock a new level of productivity.

    
    

  • Blueprint Your Day: Planning & Preparation: Become the architect of your day! Plan ahead and stay in control. It's a magic manta…

    
    

  • Time Respect = Relationship Magic: Value others' time and watch your connections flourish.

    
    

  • Personal Story: The IIT Madras Transformation: As a university football captain at IIT Madras, I faced a challenge: players showed up late and skipped warm-ups! This lack of discipline was impacting our performance. I took action, working with the sports advisors to emphasize the importance of punctuality and preparation. The team transformed, becoming a model for the entire institute. This experience taught me that respecting time is not just about personal productivity, but about building a culture of excellence. I was even recognized as the best sportsman, and the IIT magazine highlighted our team's commitment to discipline!

    
    

Ignite Your Inner Drive:

• Power-Up with Affirmations: Start your day with a jolt of positivity! Tell yourself, "I own my time, and I'll make every moment count!"

  
  

• Discipline: Your Secret Weapon: Forge habits that fuel your success, like laser-like focus and unwavering punctuality.

  
  

• Align with Your Core: Determine Your Values: Time management isn't just about schedules; it's about living in harmony with what truly matters to you.

As Murphy's Law says, "Before you do anything, you must do something else first" - and that "something else" is understanding your values.

• Personal Story: As a kid, balancing chores and football practice seemed impossible. But then came a spark of creativity: modifying a basket to carry more capacity grass at one time to avoid many movements! It saved time, unleashed my passion for sports, and taught me the power of focus, to deal with challenge and innovation.

  
  

• Thrive in Community:

  • Find Your Rhythm: Balance: Juggle work, life, and community with grace and create a harmonious existence.

    
    

  • Fuel Your Body & Mind: Well-being: Prioritize your health and unlock boundless energy and focus.

    
    

  • Connect & Thrive: Meaningful Relationships: Nurture your relationships and build a vibrant community around you.

    
    

  • Personal Story: In college, friends threw a surprise birthday celebration! It sparked a passion for creating personalized greetings, showing the power of time in building connections and spreading joy.

    
    

Introspection Points for Readers:

• What's stealing your precious time?

• Are your actions aligned with your deepest values?

• What bold steps can you take to transform your time and create a life you truly love?

  
  

Conclusion:

It's time to take charge! By embracing these strategies and drawing inspiration from personal stories like the IIT Madras transformation, we can all unlock the potential of our time, create lives filled with purpose, and build a community that thrives together. Let's make every moment count with meaning to have an abundance of joy!