Time is your ultimate currency. Once spent, it’s gone forever. Use it wisely: invest it in the people you love and in moments you’ll never regret. Ask yourself: how many meaningful moments remain with the ones who matter most?
In his best-selling book ‘The 5 Types of Wealth’, Sahil Bloom, creator of The Curiosity Chronicle newsletter, identifies Time Wealth as the first and most important form of wealth.
Make time for what’s important
The real issue isn’t saving time—it’s prioritizing what matters
Make a three-category list:
- Career
- Relationships
- Self
Include two or three goals in each. Then look at the upcoming week and find time for those goals before anything else takes over.
9 key lessons to consider about Time
#1 The “Magic Years” pass quickly if you’re not careful
Don’t let them slip away in distraction or routine.
#2 Be present in every moment
Slow down, unplug, and savor the small things.
#3 Time with family is limited
Prioritize meaningful connection over productivity.
#4 Time with parents declines sharply after age 20
You’ve likely already spent the majority of your in-person time with them.
#5 Embrace solitude
Stillness and self-reflection build clarity and resilience.
#6 Flex your boredom muscle
Boredom can be a gateway to creativity and deeper thought.
#7 Measure time in moments, not just in minutes
A meaningful five-minute conversation can outweigh an hour of passive interaction.
#8 Invest time like a billionaire would money
Spend it deliberately on people, growth, and experiences that matter
#9 Guard your attention
Distraction is the biggest thief of time and presence
Investor Graham Duncan coined the phrase “Time Billionaire” as someone who has over one billion seconds to live.
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