How and how much a person (or business) spends time is a leading indicator of wealth and health.
Years ago, I conducted a study of 853 small business owners. One survey questions was, “What is your greatest obstacle to success?” At 32%, the highest vote-getter was time management.
Unfortunately, “time management” is a smokescreen for “I don’t know what’s important. Instead, I’ll run around doing as much as I can on my checklist of urgencies, as long as possible, in hopes that something works.” This erroneous prescription for burnout applies to time, money, habits, health, faith, opportunity, relationships — every decision you make. For all its accolades, time management just shuffles around surface issues with superficial effect (relative to the prior chaos) and produces a modest sense of accomplishment.
Decisions in motion reflect values in place. Values originate from purpose. In a shallow and rapidly shifting world, your 2-word purpose is your deep ally for defense and offense. It serves as the pivot point for the further clarification of vision, missions, and values (PVMV) — the bedrock of any personal or business planning process.
Time investment relies upon PVMV informing a plan. Refocusing from the capitulation of being busy to the calling of being about your business is a TOUGH SHIFT. Don’t be overwhelmed, embarrassed, or delayed. The PVMV and plan process is straightforward and readily achievable within days with a potential for lifetime returns and constant improvement.
Time management or time investment? Whichever you choose, your well-being shows it!
Be On-Purpose!
Kevin
