mckinleysthoughts: We all have the same 24 hours; how are you spending yours?

Today, I thought about everything I needed to accomplish and realized we all have the same 24 hours to finish things.

I’m not one for procrastinating; however, there is a limit to my patience when I know I need to accomplish a specific task.

I’m reminded of Peter F. Drucker, known as “The Father of Modern Management,” that many have forgotten about because of our era.

Yet there are many lessons we can learn in his book “Managing in Time of Great Change.”

Shining shoes and ironing are some of my tasks, although not significant.

Because I practice time management, I will shine up to eight pairs of shoes at one time or wait until I have one week’s worth of laundry to iron before accomplishing the task.

It’s OCD in me or a specific habit that live by, because I don’t particularly appreciate putting anything away in my closet without it being ready to wear later.

I’m blessed that I can pack for a trip at a moment’s notice and never have to iron anything because everything in my closet is ready to go.

I constantly thank God for blessing me with shoes and clothes.

For some reason, this week, I thought about all the rich people who have the luxury of having their shoes shined and clothes ironed.

For them, it’s probably a task beneath them, and I have never forgotten where I came from.

At an early age, I remember laying out my clothes for the week and having one pair of shoes shine as I prepared for my inspection by my mother.

However, luxury is not always available for everyday people, especially if it’s something you like doing.

It’s incredible how many of us spend our time each day.

We have many competing priorities, and unforeseen things which pull us in various directions.

I’m reminded of all the book reports and papers I wrote over the years and how it feels to not be stressed about completing these tasks.

Today, as an educator, when I go into various colleges and speak with students, many don’t have the focus that I have regarding proper planning.

Yet, many don’t know where their time goes, which could lead them to greater productivity and effectiveness.

Time Management the Peter Drucker Way | Psychology Today

Many of us have heard or used the Pareto Principle regarding time management.

Pareto Principle (The 80-20 Rule): Examples & More (simplypsychology.org)

Pareto says, “The top 20% of your priorities will give you an 80% return if you spend 80% of your time on the top 20% of your priorities.”

Don’t try to manage your time – manage yourself! – John Maxwell

I also learned that “There’s no such thing as time management” and that we must better manage ourselves.

Yet, countless time management courses are out there for the taking.

I remember using the PalmPilot from 2000-2004 to help me manage my time as my personal data assistant (PDA).

However, with the emergence of Smart Phones, the PalmPilot PDA quickly became obsolete.

Today, with so much at our fingertips with the invention of Artificial Intelligence, we can use it to help manage our time.

Master Time Management with Artificial Intelligence (AI) (ridiculouslyefficient.com)

I haven’t gotten that far yet using all available; however, I believe we each must do a better job mentally managing our time.

Although we all have the same 24 hours, many have not broken the code and figured out how to complete more on time.

As you enjoy this Labor Day Weekend, think about all those who still need to punch in on a time clock.

In closing, my heart goes out to those average Americans still working 12-hour days and seven-day weeks to survive or make a basic living.

Labor Day 2024: Facts, Meaning & Founding | HISTORY

Enjoy your time and remember that we all have the same 24 hours a day. Some of us have figured out how to manage it better.

I trust that you are one of them.

Today, you have three quotes that may best resonate with you.

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin

“Let our advance worrying become advance thinking and planning.” – Winston Churchill

“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” – Yogi Berra

Knowing there’s no such thing as time management, I challenge you to think about your time management skills, as we all have the same 24 hours each day to plan, think, and prepare for our future.

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