Spending Time Wisely

ERTIA UNLIMITED makes a very big deal about not wasting time.   

But the real trick is how to spend our time wisely.  It’s more than slightly alarming that most of us have no clue what would constitute the most judicious use of our time.   

First, understand that big things must be done in small steps,

small things eventually DO add up,

and keeping the cutting room floor clear and organized is extremely helpful.

Here’s a list of other things that might be helpful:

*Do your homework.

*Get organized.

*Get EXERCISE – it’s hard to overestimate the importance of aerobic engagement.

·         It strengthens the constitution

·         It enlifens the spirit

·         It clears the mind

·         It dissipates angst and stress

·         It gives one a justifiable sense of wellbeing

·         It does wonders for one’s demeanor and complexion!

*Learn a new skill – become the “Go-To” person – a true Craftsperson – for something useful:

·         Learn how to use all the icons on the software packages you use most frequently

·         Learn how to put together a multimedia presentation

·         Create a web site

·         Know your way around spreadsheets

o   Do a financial analysis of your own assets and liabilities

o   Make 5-year, 10-year and 20-year projections on earnings and savings

*Identify and fortify your passion.

*Take a course that will cultivate your strengths.

*Read something inspiring/motivational/enlifening. 

[Spend some quality time in the local library and book store.]

*Do “Journaling”: Write, write, write and edit, edit, edit.

            [Communication skills are the most important translatable assets you can “own”.]

*Document what you do and how you do it … create a blueprint for You, Inc.

*Prepare and keep updating your Resume.

*Prepare a PowerPoint presentation and practice delivering it.

*Compose your own song.

*Create your own art.

*Develop your own Personal Manifesto.

*Become your own first-best life coach.  

“Nobody has to hustle to ‘Catch DOWN’.  DOWN happens all by itself.  DOWN was DOWN before we got started and keeps going DOWN for the duration.  Our challenge in life is to ‘Catch’ as much ‘UP’ as we can.  Let’s start Catching UP!” Quartermaster 

Reload Reflection:   If you are not in a position to catch your own Dream, it’s OK to live vicariously in helping someone else catch theirs.  But this means tangibly helping, not simply basking in someone else’s glory without making any personal investment.  It could be a parent, a sibling, a son or daughter, an at-risk teenager, a co-worker, someone starting their own business, or someone touched by great misfortune.  Fortune smiles on all who actively participate.