Time is one of the most valuable things on the planet. Everyone is confined to it, it is perishable, and you cannot get more of it. The lecture on time management made me realize how much time I waste each day doing frivolous things. Am I really doing the most important things first? Do I really make the most of every moment?
When Dr. Feinberg asked what would we do with an extra hour a day, it was to prove the point that we would do what we value the most. I expect that half of the class, if they were being honest, would sleep. I think the better question is "How SHOULD you spend that extra hour?" Thinking about that question, I realize that I should spend that time strengthening my relationship with God. I could read the Bible, pray, go talk to others about my faith, or memorize verses. That is something I value very highly, but unfortunately, sometimes goes on the back burner. This class made me realize that my time should be spent on the things I value the most. Also if it is not right now, I should consider changing some things around.
What are some things I can cut out to make that extra hour? I already multi-task quite a bit, so this is a hard question. I could cut out probably a half hour of facebook alone. Sadly, there really is no point to it even though I am addicted. I do not agree that I should cut back on an hour of sleep like Dr. Feinberg suggested. Sorry, Dr. Feinberg, but unlike you, I cannot function without 8 hours of sleep a night. Sleep for me equals efficiency during the day, so I can actually do things to the best of my ability. Something else I could cut back on instead could be my primping in the morning. I take long showers and take my time getting ready. Speeding up that process could give me some extra time to do more important things.
The correct management of time can make you into a great leader. If I were to manage time more efficiently, I could make a difference in my leadership story. I might have time to work more with my church, do some community service, or come up with a new way of doing things to revolutionize a company I will eventually work for. Who knows? The possibilities are endless. I bet countless people never live up to their potential because they think they lack the time to accomplish anything. Why don't they change that? I believe that that is the difference between the true and great leaders and the wannabes. Every great leader DOES something. They make the time for it. I want to use my time so that I become one of the greats. I never want to be a wannabe leader.
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