Making the Time

Lessons from the #Dreamjob

Back in college I decided that I would never grow fond of using two phrases: "I'm busy" and "I don't have time"...no matter how true they might seem. I saw my friends get fond of those phrases and it just didn't come across well.

Because the reality is we're never too busy and we never "don't have time". We just CHOOSE different priorities. And along with those choices, we consequently choose different CONSEQUENCES. And we ALWAYS have a choice of consequences. Sometimes it's the severity of consequences that gives us the impression that we "don't have a choice". Choosing that severe consequence is also an option.

You choose the consequence of a successful career when you give all your time to it. The consequences could include a stressed out family that misses you. Or you could choose the consequences of being a dedicated family man; and suffer the loss of an opportunity for a promotion, a raise or some business opportunity. The economists call it "opportunity cost".

When you say "I'm busy" you're actually choosing that thing which makes you "busy" over that which now seeks your attention.

So next time your kid asks you to hang out with him, think carefully before you tell him "I'm busy" or "I don't have time".

Food for thought.

Heavenise weekend!

G